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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.58, 1,533.36 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.58, 1,533.36 and 474.42 is: 711.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.58 : 1,533.36 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.58/1,533.36 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.58x = 1,533.36 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.58x = 727,456.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,456.65/1,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.39

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