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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.41, 1,506.65 and 565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.41, 1,506.65 and 565.63 is: 848.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.41 : 1,506.65 = 565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.41/1,506.65 = 565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.41x = 1,506.65 × 565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.41x = 852,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,206.44/1,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.46

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