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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.37 and 413.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.68, 1,544.37 and 413.75 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.68 : 1,544.37 = 413.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.68/1,544.37 = 413.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.68x = 1,544.37 × 413.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.68x = 638,975.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,975.37/1,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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