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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.06, 1,517.40 and 524.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.06, 1,517.40 and 524.25 is: 786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.06 : 1,517.40 = 524.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.06/1,517.40 = 524.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.06x = 1,517.40 × 524.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.06x = 795,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,496.95/1,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.79

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