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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.00, 1,422.63 and 565.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.00, 1,422.63 and 565.25 is: 779.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.00 : 1,422.63 = 565.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.00/1,422.63 = 565.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.00x = 1,422.63 × 565.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.00x = 804,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,134.49/1,031.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.96

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