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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.66, 1,567.41 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.66, 1,567.41 and 496.50 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.66 : 1,567.41 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.66/1,567.41 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.66x = 1,567.41 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.66x = 778,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,219.07/1,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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