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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,657.32 and 527.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,657.32 and 527.36 is: 791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,657.32 = 527.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,657.32 = 527.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,657.32 × 527.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 874,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,004.28/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.44

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