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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.70, 2,639.56 and 527.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.70, 2,639.56 and 527.30 is: 790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.70 : 2,639.56 = 527.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.70/2,639.56 = 527.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.70x = 2,639.56 × 527.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.70x = 1,391,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,837.35/1,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.95

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