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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.78, 1,515.54 and 464.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.78, 1,515.54 and 464.42 is: 695.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.78 : 1,515.54 = 464.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.78/1,515.54 = 464.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.78x = 1,515.54 × 464.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.78x = 703,839.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,839.51/1,011.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.64

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