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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.85, 1,553.89 and 515.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.85, 1,553.89 and 515.99 is: 774.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.85 : 1,553.89 = 515.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.85/1,553.89 = 515.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.85x = 1,553.89 × 515.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.85x = 801,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,783.93/1,035.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.03

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