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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.30, 1,552.79 and 515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.30, 1,552.79 and 515.13 is: 772.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.30 : 1,552.79 = 515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.30/1,552.79 = 515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.30x = 1,552.79 × 515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.30x = 799,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,888.71/1,035.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.62

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