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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.07, 1,542.62 and 472.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.07, 1,542.62 and 472.78 is: 709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.07 : 1,542.62 = 472.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.07/1,542.62 = 472.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.07x = 1,542.62 × 472.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.07x = 729,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,319.88/1,028.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.41

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