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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.66, 1,423.67 and 565.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.66, 1,423.67 and 565.91 is: 780.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.66 : 1,423.67 = 565.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.66/1,423.67 = 565.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.66x = 1,423.67 × 565.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.66x = 805,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,663.39/1,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.94

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