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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.76, 1,418.30 and 562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.76, 1,418.30 and 562 is: 775.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.76 : 1,418.30 = 562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.76/1,418.30 = 562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.76x = 1,418.30 × 562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.76x = 797,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,084.60/1,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.56

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