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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.59, 1,507.70 and 517.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.59, 1,507.70 and 517.78 is: 777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.59 : 1,507.70 = 517.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.59/1,507.70 = 517.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.59x = 1,507.70 × 517.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.59x = 780,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,656.91/1,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.09

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