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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.26, 1,565.24 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.26, 1,565.24 and 495.62 is: 742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.26 : 1,565.24 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.26/1,565.24 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.26x = 1,565.24 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.26x = 775,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,753.94/1,044.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.88

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