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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.56, 1,507.20 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.56, 1,507.20 and 517.84 is: 776.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.56 : 1,507.20 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.56/1,507.20 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.56x = 1,507.20 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.56x = 780,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,488.45/1,004.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.95

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