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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.01, 1,554.44 and 516.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.01, 1,554.44 and 516.53 is: 775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.01 : 1,554.44 = 516.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.01/1,554.44 = 516.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.01x = 1,554.44 × 516.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.01x = 802,904.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,904.54/1,036.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.00

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