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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.60, 1,422.15 and 564.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.60, 1,422.15 and 564.85 is: 779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.60 : 1,422.15 = 564.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.60/1,422.15 = 564.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.60x = 1,422.15 × 564.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.60x = 803,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,301.43/1,030.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.45

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