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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.40, 1,565.64 and 496.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.40, 1,565.64 and 496.84 is: 744.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.40 : 1,565.64 = 496.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.40/1,565.64 = 496.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.40x = 1,565.64 × 496.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.40x = 777,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,872.58/1,044.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.80

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