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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.80, 1,419.77 and 563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.80, 1,419.77 and 563.05 is: 777.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.80 : 1,419.77 = 563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.80/1,419.77 = 563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.80x = 1,419.77 × 563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.80x = 799,398.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,398.68/1,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.02

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