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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.02, 1,424.21 and 566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.02, 1,424.21 and 566.30 is: 781.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.02 : 1,424.21 = 566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.02/1,424.21 = 566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.02x = 1,424.21 × 566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.02x = 806,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,530.12/1,032.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.51

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