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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.62, 1,422.26 and 564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.62, 1,422.26 and 564.88 is: 779.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.62 : 1,422.26 = 564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.62/1,422.26 = 564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.62x = 1,422.26 × 564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.62x = 803,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,406.23/1,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.54

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