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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.67, 1,549.47 and 512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.67, 1,549.47 and 512.87 is: 768.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.67 : 1,549.47 = 512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.67/1,549.47 = 512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.67x = 1,549.47 × 512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.67x = 794,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,680.55/1,033.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.79

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