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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.72, 1,543.11 and 403.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.72, 1,543.11 and 403.99 is: 606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.72 : 1,543.11 = 403.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.72/1,543.11 = 403.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.72x = 1,543.11 × 403.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.72x = 623,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,401.01/1,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.00

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