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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.84, 1,551.84 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.84, 1,551.84 and 522.24 is: 782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.84 : 1,551.84 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.84/1,551.84 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.84x = 1,551.84 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.84x = 810,432.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,432.92/1,035.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.39

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