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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.99, 1,558.69 and 520.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.99, 1,558.69 and 520.14 is: 779.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.99 : 1,558.69 = 520.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.99/1,558.69 = 520.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.99x = 1,558.69 × 520.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.99x = 810,737.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,737.02/1,039.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.56

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