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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.52, 1,555.20 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.52, 1,555.20 and 517.04 is: 775.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.52 : 1,555.20 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.52/1,555.20 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.52x = 1,555.20 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.52x = 804,100.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,100.61/1,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.77

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