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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.84, 1,629.30 and 538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.84, 1,629.30 and 538 is: 807.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.84 : 1,629.30 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.84/1,629.30 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.84x = 1,629.30 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.84x = 876,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,563.40/1,085.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.27

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