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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.18, 1,424.44 and 566.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.18, 1,424.44 and 566.44 is: 781.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.18 : 1,424.44 = 566.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.18/1,424.44 = 566.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.18x = 1,424.44 × 566.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.18x = 806,859.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,859.79/1,032.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.70

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