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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.52, 1,422.08 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.52, 1,422.08 and 564.76 is: 779.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.52 : 1,422.08 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.52/1,422.08 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.52x = 1,422.08 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.52x = 803,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,133.90/1,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.35

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