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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.74, 1,544.68 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.74, 1,544.68 and 436.66 is: 655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.74 : 1,544.68 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.74/1,544.68 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.74x = 1,544.68 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.74x = 674,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,500.53/1,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.02

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