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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.83, 1,565.25 and 495.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.83, 1,565.25 and 495.38 is: 743.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.83 : 1,565.25 = 495.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.83/1,565.25 = 495.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.83x = 1,565.25 × 495.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.83x = 775,385.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,385.72/1,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.54

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