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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.72, 1,504.70 and 516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.72, 1,504.70 and 516.52 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.72 : 1,504.70 = 516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.72/1,504.70 = 516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.72x = 1,504.70 × 516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.72x = 777,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,207.64/1,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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