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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.25, 3,099.39 and 527.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.25, 3,099.39 and 527.25 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.25 : 3,099.39 = 527.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.25/3,099.39 = 527.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.25x = 3,099.39 × 527.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.25x = 1,634,153.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,153.38/2,066.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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