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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.52, 1,424.84 and 566.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.52, 1,424.84 and 566.76 is: 782.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.52 : 1,424.84 = 566.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.52/1,424.84 = 566.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.52x = 1,424.84 × 566.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.52x = 807,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,542.32/1,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.11

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