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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.85, 1,556.82 and 421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.85, 1,556.82 and 421.76 is: 633.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.85 : 1,556.82 = 421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.85/1,556.82 = 421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.85x = 1,556.82 × 421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.85x = 656,596.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,596.62/1,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.26

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