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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.64, 1,511.32 and 521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.64, 1,511.32 and 521 is: 780.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.64 : 1,511.32 = 521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.64/1,511.32 = 521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.64x = 1,511.32 × 521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.64x = 787,397.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,397.72/1,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.65

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