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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.31, 1,421.77 and 564.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.31, 1,421.77 and 564.47 is: 778.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.31 : 1,421.77 = 564.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.31/1,421.77 = 564.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.31x = 1,421.77 × 564.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.31x = 802,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,546.51/1,030.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.94

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