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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029, 1,420.02 and 563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029, 1,420.02 and 563.26 is: 777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029 : 1,420.02 = 563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029/1,420.02 = 563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029x = 1,420.02 × 563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029x = 799,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,840.47/1,029
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.30

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