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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.83, 1,554 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.83, 1,554 and 516.08 is: 774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.83 : 1,554 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.83/1,554 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.83x = 1,554 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.83x = 801,988.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,988.32/1,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.25

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