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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.79, 1,534.47 and 536.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.79, 1,534.47 and 536.59 is: 804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.79 : 1,534.47 = 536.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.79/1,534.47 = 536.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.79x = 1,534.47 × 536.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.79x = 823,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,381.26/1,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.25

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