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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.96, 1,514.44 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.96, 1,514.44 and 522.88 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.96 : 1,514.44 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.96/1,514.44 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.96x = 1,514.44 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.96x = 791,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,870.39/1,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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