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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.70, 1,585.23 and 536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.70, 1,585.23 and 536.68 is: 805.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.70 : 1,585.23 = 536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.70/1,585.23 = 536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.70x = 1,585.23 × 536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.70x = 850,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,761.24/1,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.11

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