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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.97, 1,422.78 and 565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.97, 1,422.78 and 565.22 is: 780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.97 : 1,422.78 = 565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.97/1,422.78 = 565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.97x = 1,422.78 × 565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.97x = 804,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,176.60/1,030.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.02

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