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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.05, 1,524.87 and 522.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.05, 1,524.87 and 522.44 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.05 : 1,524.87 = 522.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.05/1,524.87 = 522.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.05x = 1,524.87 × 522.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.05x = 796,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,645.46/1,016.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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