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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.98, 1,536.27 and 563.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.98, 1,536.27 and 563.01 is: 843.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.98 : 1,536.27 = 563.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.98/1,536.27 = 563.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.98x = 1,536.27 × 563.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.98x = 864,935.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,935.37/1,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.86

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