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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.58 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,657.58 and 527.25 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,657.58 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,657.58 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,657.58 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 873,959.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,959.06/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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