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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.64, 1,513.08 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.64, 1,513.08 and 495.52 is: 743.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.64 : 1,513.08 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.64/1,513.08 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.64x = 1,513.08 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.64x = 749,761.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,761.40/1,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.34

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