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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.72, 1,564.08 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.72, 1,564.08 and 495.52 is: 743.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.72 : 1,564.08 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.72/1,564.08 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.72x = 1,564.08 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.72x = 775,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,032.92/1,042.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.28

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