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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.22, 1,421.78 and 576

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.22, 1,421.78 and 576 is: 794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.22 : 1,421.78 = 576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.22/1,421.78 = 576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.22x = 1,421.78 × 576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.22x = 818,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,942.40/1,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.92

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