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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.79, 1,620.84 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.79, 1,620.84 and 533.35 is: 799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.79 : 1,620.84 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.79/1,620.84 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.79x = 1,620.84 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.79x = 864,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,475.01/1,080.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.85

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