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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.25, 1,551.29 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.25, 1,551.29 and 533.28 is: 800.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.25 : 1,551.29 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.25/1,551.29 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.25x = 1,551.29 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.25x = 827,273.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,273.26/1,033.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.65

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