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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.89 and 527.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.75, 1,522.89 and 527.76 is: 792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.75 : 1,522.89 = 527.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.75/1,522.89 = 527.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.75x = 1,522.89 × 527.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.75x = 803,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,720.43/1,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.04

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