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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.38, 1,566.77 and 467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.38, 1,566.77 and 467.25 is: 700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.38 : 1,566.77 = 467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.38/1,566.77 = 467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.38x = 1,566.77 × 467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.38x = 732,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,070.95/1,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.97

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