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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.44, 1,536.32 and 439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.44, 1,536.32 and 439.42 is: 658.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.44 : 1,536.32 = 439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.44/1,536.32 = 439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.44x = 1,536.32 × 439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.44x = 675,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,089.73/1,024.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.98

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