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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.76, 1,423.82 and 559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.76, 1,423.82 and 559.67 is: 772.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.76 : 1,423.82 = 559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.76/1,423.82 = 559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.76x = 1,423.82 × 559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.76x = 796,863.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,863.62/1,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.33

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