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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.64, 1,413.97 and 582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.64, 1,413.97 and 582.52 is: 803.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.64 : 1,413.97 = 582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.64/1,413.97 = 582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.64x = 1,413.97 × 582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.64x = 823,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,665.80/1,024.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.86

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