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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.76, 1,528.74 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.76, 1,528.74 and 533.22 is: 799.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.76 : 1,528.74 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.76/1,528.74 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.76x = 1,528.74 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.76x = 815,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,154.74/1,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.36

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