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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.63, 1,507.76 and 517.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.63, 1,507.76 and 517.82 is: 777.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.63 : 1,507.76 = 517.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.63/1,507.76 = 517.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.63x = 1,507.76 × 517.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.63x = 780,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,738.16/1,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.14

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