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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.33, 1,533.11 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.33, 1,533.11 and 436.96 is: 655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.33 : 1,533.11 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.33/1,533.11 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.33x = 1,533.11 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.33x = 669,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,907.75/1,022.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.28

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