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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.47, 1,564.21 and 604.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.47, 1,564.21 and 604.79 is: 905.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.47 : 1,564.21 = 604.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.47/1,564.21 = 604.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.47x = 1,564.21 × 604.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.47x = 946,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,021.43/1,044.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.75

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