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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.68, 1,521.72 and 466.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.68, 1,521.72 and 466.71 is: 699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.68 : 1,521.72 = 466.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.68/1,521.72 = 466.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.68x = 1,521.72 × 466.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.68x = 710,201.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,201.94/1,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.24

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