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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.76, 1,555.54 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.76, 1,555.54 and 459.64 is: 689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.76 : 1,555.54 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.76/1,555.54 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.76x = 1,555.54 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.76x = 714,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,988.41/1,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.64

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