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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.66, 1,539.28 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.66, 1,539.28 and 506.04 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.66 : 1,539.28 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.66/1,539.28 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.66x = 1,539.28 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.66x = 778,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,937.25/1,026.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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