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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.30, 1,421.81 and 564.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.30, 1,421.81 and 564.55 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.30 : 1,421.81 = 564.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.30/1,421.81 = 564.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.30x = 1,421.81 × 564.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.30x = 802,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,682.84/1,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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