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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.31, 1,419.08 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.31, 1,419.08 and 562.56 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.31 : 1,419.08 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.31/1,419.08 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.31x = 1,419.08 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.31x = 798,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,317.64/1,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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