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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.64, 1,423.62 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.64, 1,423.62 and 565.86 is: 780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.64 : 1,423.62 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.64/1,423.62 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.64x = 1,423.62 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.64x = 805,569.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,569.61/1,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.86

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