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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.99, 1,529.28 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.99, 1,529.28 and 533.39 is: 799.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.99 : 1,529.28 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.99/1,529.28 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.99x = 1,529.28 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.99x = 815,695.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,695.01/1,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.71

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