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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.77, 1,520.66 and 525.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.77, 1,520.66 and 525.80 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.77 : 1,520.66 = 525.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.77/1,520.66 = 525.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.77x = 1,520.66 × 525.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.77x = 799,568.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,568.14/1,013.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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