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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.76, 1,413.78 and 582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.76, 1,413.78 and 582.44 is: 803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.76 : 1,413.78 = 582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.76/1,413.78 = 582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.76x = 1,413.78 × 582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.76x = 823,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,442.02/1,024.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.55

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