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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.77, 1,725.86 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.77, 1,725.86 and 533.88 is: 800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.77 : 1,725.86 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.77/1,725.86 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.77x = 1,725.86 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.77x = 921,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,399.47/1,150.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.68

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