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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.58, 1,533.60 and 437.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.58, 1,533.60 and 437.29 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.58 : 1,533.60 = 437.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.58/1,533.60 = 437.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.58x = 1,533.60 × 437.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.58x = 670,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,631.10/1,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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