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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.74, 1,513.02 and 522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.74, 1,513.02 and 522.20 is: 783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.74 : 1,513.02 = 522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.74/1,513.02 = 522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.74x = 1,513.02 × 522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.74x = 790,099.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,099.04/1,008.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.25

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