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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.92, 1,565.74 and 496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.92, 1,565.74 and 496.45 is: 744.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.92 : 1,565.74 = 496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.92/1,565.74 = 496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.92x = 1,565.74 × 496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.92x = 777,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,308.33/1,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.61

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