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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.67, 1,584.48 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.67, 1,584.48 and 536.04 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.67 : 1,584.48 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.67/1,584.48 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.67x = 1,584.48 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.67x = 849,344.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,344.66/1,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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