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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.65, 1,520.71 and 527.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.65, 1,520.71 and 527.67 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.65 : 1,520.71 = 527.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.65/1,520.71 = 527.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.65x = 1,520.71 × 527.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.65x = 802,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,431.73/1,015.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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