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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.89, 1,422.62 and 565.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.89, 1,422.62 and 565.15 is: 779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.89 : 1,422.62 = 565.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.89/1,422.62 = 565.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.89x = 1,422.62 × 565.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.89x = 803,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,990.87/1,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.90

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