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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.78, 1,422.57 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.78, 1,422.57 and 565.12 is: 779.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.78 : 1,422.57 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.78/1,422.57 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.78x = 1,422.57 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.78x = 803,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,923.48/1,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.92

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