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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.82, 1,567.58 and 496.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.82, 1,567.58 and 496.94 is: 745.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.82 : 1,567.58 = 496.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.82/1,567.58 = 496.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.82x = 1,567.58 × 496.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.82x = 778,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,984.28/1,044.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.57

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