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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.68, 1,565.56 and 466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.68, 1,565.56 and 466.50 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.68 : 1,565.56 = 466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.68/1,565.56 = 466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.68x = 1,565.56 × 466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.68x = 730,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,333.74/1,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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