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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,553.97 and 515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,553.97 and 515.88 is: 773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,553.97 = 515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,553.97 = 515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,553.97 × 515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 801,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,662.04/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.30

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