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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.28, 2,299.92 and 507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.28, 2,299.92 and 507.28 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.28 : 2,299.92 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.28/2,299.92 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.28x = 2,299.92 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.28x = 1,166,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,703.42/1,533.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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