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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.22, 1,584.54 and 508.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.22, 1,584.54 and 508.78 is: 763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.22 : 1,584.54 = 508.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.22/1,584.54 = 508.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.22x = 1,584.54 × 508.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.22x = 806,182.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,182.26/1,056.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.27

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