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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.79, 1,962.42 and 528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.79, 1,962.42 and 528.82 is: 792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.79 : 1,962.42 = 528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.79/1,962.42 = 528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.79x = 1,962.42 × 528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.79x = 1,037,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,761.05/1,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.92

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