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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.76, 1,566.24 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.76, 1,566.24 and 466.56 is: 700.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.76 : 1,566.24 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.76/1,566.24 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.76x = 1,566.24 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.76x = 730,744.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,744.93/1,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.11

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