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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.40, 1,503.36 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.40, 1,503.36 and 516.78 is: 773.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.40 : 1,503.36 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.40/1,503.36 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.40x = 1,503.36 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.40x = 776,906.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,906.38/1,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.50

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