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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.77, 1,515.48 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.77, 1,515.48 and 522.96 is: 784.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.77 : 1,515.48 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.77/1,515.48 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.77x = 1,515.48 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.77x = 792,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,535.42/1,009.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.87

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