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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.78, 1,629.06 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.78, 1,629.06 and 538.20 is: 806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.78 : 1,629.06 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.78/1,629.06 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.78x = 1,629.06 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.78x = 876,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,760.09/1,086.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.75

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