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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.64, 1,608 and 524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.64, 1,608 and 524.96 is: 786.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.64 : 1,608 = 524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.64/1,608 = 524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.64x = 1,608 × 524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.64x = 844,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,135.68/1,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.97

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