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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.73, 1,631.01 and 539.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.73, 1,631.01 and 539.22 is: 808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.73 : 1,631.01 = 539.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.73/1,631.01 = 539.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.73x = 1,631.01 × 539.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.73x = 879,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,481.35/1,087.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.55

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