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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.59, 1,506.20 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.59, 1,506.20 and 516.78 is: 775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.59 : 1,506.20 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.59/1,506.20 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.59x = 1,506.20 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.59x = 778,371.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,371.45/1,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.59

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