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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.21, 1,413.28 and 582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.21, 1,413.28 and 582.15 is: 803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.21 : 1,413.28 = 582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.21/1,413.28 = 582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.21x = 1,413.28 × 582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.21x = 822,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,740.95/1,024.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.29

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