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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.73, 1,584.56 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.73, 1,584.56 and 536.09 is: 804.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.73 : 1,584.56 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.73/1,584.56 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.73x = 1,584.56 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.73x = 849,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,466.77/1,055.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.63

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