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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009, 1,512.79 and 515.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009, 1,512.79 and 515.56 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009 : 1,512.79 = 515.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009/1,512.79 = 515.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009x = 1,512.79 × 515.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009x = 779,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,926.45/1,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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