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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.92, 1,564.66 and 466.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.92, 1,564.66 and 466.39 is: 699.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.92 : 1,564.66 = 466.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.92/1,564.66 = 466.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.92x = 1,564.66 × 466.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.92x = 729,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,741.78/1,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.04

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