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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.31, 1,423.22 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.31, 1,423.22 and 565.56 is: 780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.31 : 1,423.22 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.31/1,423.22 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.31x = 1,423.22 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.31x = 804,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,916.30/1,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.48

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