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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.57, 1,615.68 and 530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.57, 1,615.68 and 530.01 is: 794.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.57 : 1,615.68 = 530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.57/1,615.68 = 530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.57x = 1,615.68 × 530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.57x = 856,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,326.56/1,077.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.68

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