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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.03, 1,563.35 and 464.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.03, 1,563.35 and 464.77 is: 697.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.03 : 1,563.35 = 464.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.03/1,563.35 = 464.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.03x = 1,563.35 × 464.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.03x = 726,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,598.18/1,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.29

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