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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.79, 1,513.34 and 546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.79, 1,513.34 and 546.63 is: 820.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.79 : 1,513.34 = 546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.79/1,513.34 = 546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.79x = 1,513.34 × 546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.79x = 827,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,237.04/1,008.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.03

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