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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.49, 1,535.52 and 476.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.49, 1,535.52 and 476.93 is: 714.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.49 : 1,535.52 = 476.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.49/1,535.52 = 476.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.49x = 1,535.52 × 476.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.49x = 732,335.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,335.55/1,024.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.83

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