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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.48, 1,397.17 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.48, 1,397.17 and 564.32 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.48 : 1,397.17 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.48/1,397.17 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.48x = 1,397.17 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.48x = 788,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,450.97/1,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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