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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.92, 1,510.82 and 520.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.92, 1,510.82 and 520.32 is: 780.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.92 : 1,510.82 = 520.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.92/1,510.82 = 520.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.92x = 1,510.82 × 520.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.92x = 786,107.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,107.26/1,006.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.70

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