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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.63, 1,425.11 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.63, 1,425.11 and 566.97 is: 782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.63 : 1,425.11 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.63/1,425.11 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.63x = 1,425.11 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.63x = 807,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,994.62/1,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.46

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