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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.56, 1,554.42 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.56, 1,554.42 and 458.84 is: 688.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.56 : 1,554.42 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.56/1,554.42 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.56x = 1,554.42 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.56x = 713,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,230.07/1,035.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.74

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