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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.99, 1,520.69 and 526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.99, 1,520.69 and 526.78 is: 790.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.99 : 1,520.69 = 526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.99/1,520.69 = 526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.99x = 1,520.69 × 526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.99x = 801,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,062.64/1,013.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.01

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