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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.75, 1,516.80 and 433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.75, 1,516.80 and 433.76 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.75 : 1,516.80 = 433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.75/1,516.80 = 433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.75x = 1,516.80 × 433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.75x = 657,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,927.17/1,010.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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