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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.92, 1,525.92 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.92, 1,525.92 and 439.76 is: 659.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.92 : 1,525.92 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.92/1,525.92 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.92x = 1,525.92 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.92x = 671,038.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,038.58/1,016.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.87

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