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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.72, 1,544.24 and 413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.72, 1,544.24 and 413.27 is: 619.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.72 : 1,544.24 = 413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.72/1,544.24 = 413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.72x = 1,544.24 × 413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.72x = 638,178.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,178.28/1,029.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.76

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