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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.63, 1,423.73 and 565.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.63, 1,423.73 and 565.97 is: 781.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.63 : 1,423.73 = 565.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.63/1,423.73 = 565.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.63x = 1,423.73 × 565.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.63x = 805,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,782.76/1,031.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.08

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