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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.98, 1,422.76 and 565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.98, 1,422.76 and 565.24 is: 780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.98 : 1,422.76 = 565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.98/1,422.76 = 565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.98x = 1,422.76 × 565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.98x = 804,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,200.86/1,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.04

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