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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.69, 1,420.92 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.69, 1,420.92 and 563.94 is: 778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.69 : 1,420.92 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.69/1,420.92 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.69x = 1,420.92 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.69x = 801,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,313.62/1,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.21

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