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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.25, 1,424.51 and 566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.25, 1,424.51 and 566.49 is: 781.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.25 : 1,424.51 = 566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.25/1,424.51 = 566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.25x = 1,424.51 × 566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.25x = 806,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,970.67/1,032.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.76

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