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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.83, 1,515.32 and 522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.83, 1,515.32 and 522.88 is: 783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.83 : 1,515.32 = 522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.83/1,515.32 = 522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.83x = 1,515.32 × 522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.83x = 792,330.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,330.52/1,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.84

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