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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.34, 1,424.63 and 566.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.34, 1,424.63 and 566.59 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.34 : 1,424.63 = 566.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.34/1,424.63 = 566.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.34x = 1,424.63 × 566.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.34x = 807,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,181.11/1,032.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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