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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.55, 1,535.07 and 495.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.55, 1,535.07 and 495.94 is: 743.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.55 : 1,535.07 = 495.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.55/1,535.07 = 495.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.55x = 1,535.07 × 495.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.55x = 761,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,302.62/1,023.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.79

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