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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.38, 1,423.30 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.38, 1,423.30 and 565.62 is: 780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.38 : 1,423.30 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.38/1,423.30 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.38x = 1,423.30 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.38x = 805,046.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,046.95/1,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.55

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