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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.52, 1,595.96 and 508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.52, 1,595.96 and 508.94 is: 763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.52 : 1,595.96 = 508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.52/1,595.96 = 508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.52x = 1,595.96 × 508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.52x = 812,247.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,247.88/1,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.02

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