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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555.47, 2,331.77 and 528.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,555.47, 2,331.77 and 528.75 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,555.47 : 2,331.77 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,555.47/2,331.77 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,555.47x = 2,331.77 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,555.47x = 1,232,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,920.74/1,555.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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