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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.55, 1,521.26 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.55, 1,521.26 and 526.94 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.55 : 1,521.26 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.55/1,521.26 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.55x = 1,521.26 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.55x = 801,612.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,612.74/1,013.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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