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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.94, 2,648.76 and 533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.94, 2,648.76 and 533.64 is: 800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.94 : 2,648.76 = 533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.94/2,648.76 = 533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.94x = 2,648.76 × 533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.94x = 1,413,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,484.29/1,765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.42

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