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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.78, 1,421.10 and 564.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.78, 1,421.10 and 564.04 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.78 : 1,421.10 = 564.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.78/1,421.10 = 564.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.78x = 1,421.10 × 564.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.78x = 801,557.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,557.24/1,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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