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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.65, 1,535.76 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.65, 1,535.76 and 476.28 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.65 : 1,535.76 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.65/1,535.76 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.65x = 1,535.76 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.65x = 731,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,451.77/1,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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