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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.99, 1,514.17 and 522.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.99, 1,514.17 and 522.78 is: 783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.99 : 1,514.17 = 522.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.99/1,514.17 = 522.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.99x = 1,514.17 × 522.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.99x = 791,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,577.79/1,009.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.75

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