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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.65, 1,524.88 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.65, 1,524.88 and 496.45 is: 744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.65 : 1,524.88 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.65/1,524.88 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.65x = 1,524.88 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.65x = 757,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,026.68/1,016.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.63

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