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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.77, 1,622.76 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.77, 1,622.76 and 527.60 is: 790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.77 : 1,622.76 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.77/1,622.76 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.77x = 1,622.76 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.77x = 856,172.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,172.23/1,082.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.73

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