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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.01, 1,582.85 and 507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.01, 1,582.85 and 507.24 is: 761.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.01 : 1,582.85 = 507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.01/1,582.85 = 507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.01x = 1,582.85 × 507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.01x = 802,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,886.10/1,055.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.02

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