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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.76, 1,555.89 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.76, 1,555.89 and 536.19 is: 803.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.76 : 1,555.89 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.76/1,555.89 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.76x = 1,555.89 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.76x = 834,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,256.55/1,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.90

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