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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.16, 1,617.17 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.16, 1,617.17 and 529.79 is: 794.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.16 : 1,617.17 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.16/1,617.17 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.16x = 1,617.17 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.16x = 856,749.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,749.76/1,078.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.64

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