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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.88, 1,663.33 and 530.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.88, 1,663.33 and 530.00 is: 795.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.88 : 1,663.33 = 530.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.88/1,663.33 = 530.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.88x = 1,663.33 × 530.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.88x = 881,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,569.72/1,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.01

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