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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.94, 1,520.50 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.94, 1,520.50 and 465.56 is: 698.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.94 : 1,520.50 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.94/1,520.50 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.94x = 1,520.50 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.94x = 707,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,883.98/1,012.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.84

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