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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.76, 1,513.29 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.76, 1,513.29 and 359.34 is: 539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.76 : 1,513.29 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.76/1,513.29 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.76x = 1,513.29 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.76x = 543,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,792.65/1,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.07

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