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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.76, 1,504.32 and 515.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.76, 1,504.32 and 515.68 is: 773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.76 : 1,504.32 = 515.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.76/1,504.32 = 515.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.76x = 1,504.32 × 515.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.76x = 775,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,747.74/1,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.61

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