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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.32, 1,416.34 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.32, 1,416.34 and 560.56 is: 773.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.32 : 1,416.34 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.32/1,416.34 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.32x = 1,416.34 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.32x = 793,943.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,943.55/1,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.58

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