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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.88, 1,447.52 and 576.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.88, 1,447.52 and 576.77 is: 795.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.88 : 1,447.52 = 576.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.88/1,447.52 = 576.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.88x = 1,447.52 × 576.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.88x = 834,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,875.99/1,048.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.97

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