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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.41, 1,567.13 and 496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.41, 1,567.13 and 496.44 is: 744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.41 : 1,567.13 = 496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.41/1,567.13 = 496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.41x = 1,567.13 × 496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.41x = 777,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,983.54/1,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.91

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