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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.68, 1,425.06 and 566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.68, 1,425.06 and 566.92 is: 782.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.68 : 1,425.06 = 566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.68/1,425.06 = 566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.68x = 1,425.06 × 566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.68x = 807,895.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,895.02/1,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.33

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