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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.26, 1,424.48 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.26, 1,424.48 and 566.52 is: 781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.26 : 1,424.48 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.26/1,424.48 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.26x = 1,424.48 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.26x = 806,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,996.41/1,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.78

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