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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.88, 1,421.24 and 564.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.88, 1,421.24 and 564.16 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.88 : 1,421.24 = 564.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.88/1,421.24 = 564.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.88x = 1,421.24 × 564.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.88x = 801,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,806.76/1,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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