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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.77, 1,444.56 and 574.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.77, 1,444.56 and 574.71 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.77 : 1,444.56 = 574.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.77/1,444.56 = 574.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.77x = 1,444.56 × 574.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.77x = 830,203.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,203.08/1,046.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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