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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.28, 1,420.36 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.28, 1,420.36 and 563.52 is: 777.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.28 : 1,420.36 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.28/1,420.36 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.28x = 1,420.36 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.28x = 800,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,401.27/1,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.63

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