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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.72, 1,535.96 and 505.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.72, 1,535.96 and 505.06 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.72 : 1,535.96 = 505.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.72/1,535.96 = 505.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.72x = 1,535.96 × 505.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.72x = 775,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,751.96/1,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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