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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.06, 1,421.43 and 564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.06, 1,421.43 and 564.22 is: 778.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.06 : 1,421.43 = 564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.06/1,421.43 = 564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.06x = 1,421.43 × 564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.06x = 801,999.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,999.23/1,030.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.59

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