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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.79, 1,735.59 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.79, 1,735.59 and 507.44 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.79 : 1,735.59 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.79/1,735.59 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.79x = 1,735.59 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.79x = 880,707.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,707.79/1,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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