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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.33, 1,510.63 and 544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.33, 1,510.63 and 544.64 is: 816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.33 : 1,510.63 = 544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.33/1,510.63 = 544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.33x = 1,510.63 × 544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.33x = 822,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,740.61/1,007.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.76

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