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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.44, 1,420.63 and 563.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.44, 1,420.63 and 563.69 is: 777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.44 : 1,420.63 = 563.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.44/1,420.63 = 563.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.44x = 1,420.63 × 563.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.44x = 800,794.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,794.92/1,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.89

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