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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.63, 1,420.91 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.63, 1,420.91 and 563.88 is: 778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.63 : 1,420.91 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.63/1,420.91 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.63x = 1,420.91 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.63x = 801,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,222.73/1,029.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.17

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