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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.81, 2,649.51 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.81, 2,649.51 and 533.99 is: 800.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.81 : 2,649.51 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.81/2,649.51 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.81x = 2,649.51 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.81x = 1,414,818.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,818.47/1,766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.77

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