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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.34, 1,542.07 and 508.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.34, 1,542.07 and 508.73 is: 762.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.34 : 1,542.07 = 508.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.34/1,542.07 = 508.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.34x = 1,542.07 × 508.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.34x = 784,494.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,494.73/1,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.14

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