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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.42, 1,413.70 and 604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.42, 1,413.70 and 604.78 is: 834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.42 : 1,413.70 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.42/1,413.70 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.42x = 1,413.70 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.42x = 854,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,977.49/1,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.60

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