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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.84, 1,524.06 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.84, 1,524.06 and 439 is: 657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.84 : 1,524.06 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.84/1,524.06 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.84x = 1,524.06 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.84x = 669,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,062.34/1,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.98

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