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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.50, 1,422.09 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.50, 1,422.09 and 564.75 is: 779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.50 : 1,422.09 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.50/1,422.09 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.50x = 1,422.09 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.50x = 803,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,125.33/1,030.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.36

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