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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.84, 1,564.86 and 523.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.84, 1,564.86 and 523.55 is: 784.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.84 : 1,564.86 = 523.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.84/1,564.86 = 523.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.84x = 1,564.86 × 523.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.84x = 819,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,282.45/1,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.87

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