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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.88, 1,425.36 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.88, 1,425.36 and 560.76 is: 773.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.88 : 1,425.36 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.88/1,425.36 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.88x = 1,425.36 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.88x = 799,282.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,282.07/1,032.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.84

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