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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.78, 1,504.44 and 515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.78, 1,504.44 and 515.70 is: 773.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.78 : 1,504.44 = 515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.78/1,504.44 = 515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.78x = 1,504.44 × 515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.78x = 775,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,839.71/1,002.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.69

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