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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.10, 1,424.29 and 559.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.10, 1,424.29 and 559.99 is: 772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.10 : 1,424.29 = 559.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.10/1,424.29 = 559.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.10x = 1,424.29 × 559.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.10x = 797,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,587.49/1,032.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.78

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