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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.98, 1,536.39 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.98, 1,536.39 and 439.80 is: 659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.98 : 1,536.39 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.98/1,536.39 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.98x = 1,536.39 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.98x = 675,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,704.32/1,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.24

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