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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.62, 1,425.02 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.62, 1,425.02 and 566.88 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.62 : 1,425.02 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.62/1,425.02 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.62x = 1,425.02 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.62x = 807,815.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,815.34/1,032.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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