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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.91, 1,419.90 and 563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.91, 1,419.90 and 563.16 is: 777.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.91 : 1,419.90 = 563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.91/1,419.90 = 563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.91x = 1,419.90 × 563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.91x = 799,630.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,630.88/1,028.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.16

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