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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.36, 1,513.80 and 520.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.36, 1,513.80 and 520.80 is: 782.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.36 : 1,513.80 = 520.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.36/1,513.80 = 520.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.36x = 1,513.80 × 520.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.36x = 788,387.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,387.04/1,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.63

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