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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,465.56 and 596.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,465.56 and 596.49 is: 822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,465.56 = 596.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,465.56 = 596.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,465.56 × 596.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 874,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,191.88/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.97

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