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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.59, 1,513.01 and 359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.59, 1,513.01 and 359.17 is: 538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.59 : 1,513.01 = 359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.59/1,513.01 = 359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.59x = 1,513.01 × 359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.59x = 543,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,424.92/1,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.80

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