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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,704.02, 2,555.79 and 533.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,704.02, 2,555.79 and 533.75 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,704.02 : 2,555.79 = 533.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,704.02/2,555.79 = 533.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,704.02x = 2,555.79 × 533.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,704.02x = 1,364,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,152.91/1,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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