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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.66, 1,656.99 and 527.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.66, 1,656.99 and 527.40 is: 791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.66 : 1,656.99 = 527.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.66/1,656.99 = 527.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.66x = 1,656.99 × 527.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.66x = 873,896.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,896.53/1,104.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.10

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