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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.33 and 522

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.33 and 522 is: 783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.02 : 1,563.33 = 522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.02/1,563.33 = 522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.02x = 1,563.33 × 522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.02x = 816,058.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,058.26/1,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.15

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