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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.44, 1,666.20 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.44, 1,666.20 and 533 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.44 : 1,666.20 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.44/1,666.20 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.44x = 1,666.20 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.44x = 888,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,084.60/1,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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