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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.79, 1,529.97 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.79, 1,529.97 and 533.71 is: 799.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.79 : 1,529.97 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.79/1,529.97 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.79x = 1,529.97 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.79x = 816,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,560.29/1,020.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.93

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