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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.71, 1,416.84 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.71, 1,416.84 and 560.96 is: 774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.71 : 1,416.84 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.71/1,416.84 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.71x = 1,416.84 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.71x = 794,790.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,790.57/1,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.11

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