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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.42, 1,419.19 and 562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.42, 1,419.19 and 562.67 is: 776.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.42 : 1,419.19 = 562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.42/1,419.19 = 562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.42x = 1,419.19 × 562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.42x = 798,535.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,535.64/1,028.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.47

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