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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.96, 1,566.48 and 467.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.96, 1,566.48 and 467.52 is: 700.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.96 : 1,566.48 = 467.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.96/1,566.48 = 467.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.96x = 1,566.48 × 467.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.96x = 732,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,360.73/1,044.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.85

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