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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.79, 2,656.18 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.79, 2,656.18 and 538.20 is: 807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.79 : 2,656.18 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.79/2,656.18 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.79x = 2,656.18 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.79x = 1,429,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,556.08/1,770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.30

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