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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.35, 1,629.77 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.35, 1,629.77 and 539.88 is: 809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.35 : 1,629.77 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.35/1,629.77 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.35x = 1,629.77 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.35x = 879,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,877.53/1,087.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.19

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