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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.28, 1,563.76 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.28, 1,563.76 and 466.08 is: 698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.28 : 1,563.76 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.28/1,563.76 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.28x = 1,563.76 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.28x = 728,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,837.26/1,043.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.60

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