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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.13, 1,424.33 and 566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.13, 1,424.33 and 566.38 is: 781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.13 : 1,424.33 = 566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.13/1,424.33 = 566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.13x = 1,424.33 × 566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.13x = 806,712.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,712.03/1,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.60

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