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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.77, 1,608.82 and 552.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.77, 1,608.82 and 552.61 is: 828.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.77 : 1,608.82 = 552.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.77/1,608.82 = 552.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.77x = 1,608.82 × 552.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.77x = 889,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,047.26/1,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.74

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