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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.03, 1,505.35 and 516.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.03, 1,505.35 and 516.22 is: 774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.03 : 1,505.35 = 516.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.03/1,505.35 = 516.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.03x = 1,505.35 × 516.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.03x = 777,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,088.66/1,003.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.74

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