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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.07, 1,960.98 and 527.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.07, 1,960.98 and 527.23 is: 790.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.07 : 1,960.98 = 527.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.07/1,960.98 = 527.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.07x = 1,960.98 × 527.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.07x = 1,033,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,887.49/1,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.39

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