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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.56, 1,535.29 and 476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.56, 1,535.29 and 476.10 is: 713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.56 : 1,535.29 = 476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.56/1,535.29 = 476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.56x = 1,535.29 × 476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.56x = 730,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,951.57/1,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.43

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