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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.84, 1,567.55 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.84, 1,567.55 and 496.26 is: 744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.84 : 1,567.55 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.84/1,567.55 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.84x = 1,567.55 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.84x = 777,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,912.36/1,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.53

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