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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.88, 1,514.12 and 522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.88, 1,514.12 and 522.06 is: 783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.88 : 1,514.12 = 522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.88/1,514.12 = 522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.88x = 1,514.12 × 522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.88x = 790,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,461.49/1,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.50

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