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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.29, 1,508.22 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.29, 1,508.22 and 519.08 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.29 : 1,508.22 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.29/1,508.22 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.29x = 1,508.22 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.29x = 782,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,879.30/1,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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