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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.00, 1,549.60 and 339.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.00, 1,549.60 and 339.72 is: 509.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.00 : 1,549.60 = 339.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.00/1,549.60 = 339.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.00x = 1,549.60 × 339.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.00x = 526,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,430.09/1,033.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.61

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