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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.99, 1,578.56 and 532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.99, 1,578.56 and 532.55 is: 798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.99 : 1,578.56 = 532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.99/1,578.56 = 532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.99x = 1,578.56 × 532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.99x = 840,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,651.57/1,052.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.35

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