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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.12, 1,420.22 and 563.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.12, 1,420.22 and 563.38 is: 777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.12 : 1,420.22 = 563.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.12/1,420.22 = 563.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.12x = 1,420.22 × 563.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.12x = 800,123.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,123.54/1,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.48

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