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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.53, 1,660.25 and 529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.53, 1,660.25 and 529 is: 793.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.53 : 1,660.25 = 529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.53/1,660.25 = 529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.53x = 1,660.25 × 529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.53x = 878,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,272.25/1,106.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.72

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