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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.16, 1,524.57 and 529.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.16, 1,524.57 and 529.55 is: 794.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.16 : 1,524.57 = 529.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.16/1,524.57 = 529.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.16x = 1,524.57 × 529.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.16x = 807,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,328.42/1,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.49

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