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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.36, 1,565.51 and 496.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.36, 1,565.51 and 496.94 is: 744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.36 : 1,565.51 = 496.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.36/1,565.51 = 496.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.36x = 1,565.51 × 496.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.36x = 777,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,954.23/1,044.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.91

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