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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.66, 1,531.30 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.66, 1,531.30 and 526.88 is: 790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.66 : 1,531.30 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.66/1,531.30 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.66x = 1,531.30 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.66x = 806,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,811.34/1,020.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.48

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