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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.97, 1,593.68 and 536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.97, 1,593.68 and 536.21 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.97 : 1,593.68 = 536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.97/1,593.68 = 536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.97x = 1,593.68 × 536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.97x = 854,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,539.18/1,062.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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