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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.95, 1,419.93 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.95, 1,419.93 and 563.20 is: 777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.95 : 1,419.93 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.95/1,419.93 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.95x = 1,419.93 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.95x = 799,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,697.48/1,028.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.20

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