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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.00, 1,419.93 and 563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.00, 1,419.93 and 563.25 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.00 : 1,419.93 = 563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.00/1,419.93 = 563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.00x = 1,419.93 × 563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.00x = 799,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,780.90/1,029.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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