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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.67, 1,598.55 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.67, 1,598.55 and 518.32 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.67 : 1,598.55 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.67/1,598.55 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.67x = 1,598.55 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.67x = 828,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,560.44/1,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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