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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.25, 1,515.96 and 522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.25, 1,515.96 and 522.82 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.25 : 1,515.96 = 522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.25/1,515.96 = 522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.25x = 1,515.96 × 522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.25x = 792,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,574.21/1,011.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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