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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.87, 1,422.58 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.87, 1,422.58 and 565.12 is: 779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.87 : 1,422.58 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.87/1,422.58 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.87x = 1,422.58 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.87x = 803,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,928.41/1,030.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.85

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