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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.74, 1,555.17 and 516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.74, 1,555.17 and 516.42 is: 774.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.74 : 1,555.17 = 516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.74/1,555.17 = 516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.74x = 1,555.17 × 516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.74x = 803,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,120.89/1,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.66

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