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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.64, 1,662.08 and 523.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.64, 1,662.08 and 523.34 is: 784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.64 : 1,662.08 = 523.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.64/1,662.08 = 523.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.64x = 1,662.08 × 523.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.64x = 869,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,825.95/1,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.59

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