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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.93, 1,563.99 and 522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.93, 1,563.99 and 522.64 is: 783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.93 : 1,563.99 = 522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.93/1,563.99 = 522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.93x = 1,563.99 × 522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.93x = 817,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,403.73/1,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.76

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