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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.76, 1,661.08 and 529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.76, 1,661.08 and 529.76 is: 795.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.76 : 1,661.08 = 529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.76/1,661.08 = 529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.76x = 1,661.08 × 529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.76x = 879,973.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,973.74/1,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.09

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