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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.30 and 465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.02, 1,563.30 and 465.30 is: 698.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.02 : 1,563.30 = 465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.02/1,563.30 = 465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.02x = 1,563.30 × 465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.02x = 727,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,403.49/1,042.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.07

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