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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.73, 1,708.71 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.73, 1,708.71 and 522.99 is: 784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.73 : 1,708.71 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.73/1,708.71 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.73x = 1,708.71 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.73x = 893,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,638.24/1,139.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.08

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