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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.42, 1,615.18 and 527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.42, 1,615.18 and 527.96 is: 792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.42 : 1,615.18 = 527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.42/1,615.18 = 527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.42x = 1,615.18 × 527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.42x = 852,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,750.43/1,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.21

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