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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.04, 1,569.32 and 524.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.04, 1,569.32 and 524.75 is: 787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.04 : 1,569.32 = 524.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.04/1,569.32 = 524.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.04x = 1,569.32 × 524.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.04x = 823,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,500.99/1,046.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.25

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