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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.64, 1,566.56 and 496.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.64, 1,566.56 and 496.24 is: 744.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.64 : 1,566.56 = 496.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.64/1,566.56 = 496.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.64x = 1,566.56 × 496.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.64x = 777,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,389.73/1,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.17

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