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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,513.26 and 521.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,513.26 and 521.33 is: 782.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,513.26 = 521.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,513.26 = 521.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,513.26 × 521.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 788,900.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,900.27/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.22

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