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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.07, 1,596.27 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.07, 1,596.27 and 333.72 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.07 : 1,596.27 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.07/1,596.27 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.07x = 1,596.27 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.07x = 532,708.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,708.48/1,064.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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