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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.44, 1,423.36 and 565.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.44, 1,423.36 and 565.72 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.44 : 1,423.36 = 565.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.44/1,423.36 = 565.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.44x = 1,423.36 × 565.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.44x = 805,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,223.22/1,031.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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