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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.08, 1,542.48 and 508.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.08, 1,542.48 and 508.31 is: 761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.08 : 1,542.48 = 508.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.08/1,542.48 = 508.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.08x = 1,542.48 × 508.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.08x = 784,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,050.30/1,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.90

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