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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.65, 1,509.73 and 521.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.65, 1,509.73 and 521.03 is: 779.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.65 : 1,509.73 = 521.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.65/1,509.73 = 521.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.65x = 1,509.73 × 521.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.65x = 786,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,614.62/1,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.87

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