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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.76, 1,422.46 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.76, 1,422.46 and 565.04 is: 779.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.76 : 1,422.46 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.76/1,422.46 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.76x = 1,422.46 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.76x = 803,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,746.80/1,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.76

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