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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.28, 1,420.41 and 563.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.28, 1,420.41 and 563.53 is: 777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.28 : 1,420.41 = 563.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.28/1,420.41 = 563.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.28x = 1,420.41 × 563.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.28x = 800,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,443.65/1,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.67

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