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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.36, 2,332.32 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.36, 2,332.32 and 529.36 is: 793.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.36 : 2,332.32 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.36/2,332.32 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.36x = 2,332.32 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.36x = 1,234,636.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,636.92/1,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.79

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