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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.79, 1,615.35 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.79, 1,615.35 and 529.02 is: 793.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.79 : 1,615.35 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.79/1,615.35 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.79x = 1,615.35 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.79x = 854,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,552.46/1,076.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.61

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