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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.96, 1,419.97 and 563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.96, 1,419.97 and 563.21 is: 777.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.96 : 1,419.97 = 563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.96/1,419.97 = 563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.96x = 1,419.97 × 563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.96x = 799,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,738.49/1,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.23

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