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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.84, 1,419.82 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.84, 1,419.82 and 563.10 is: 777.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.84 : 1,419.82 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.84/1,419.82 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.84x = 1,419.82 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.84x = 799,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,500.64/1,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.09

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