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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.89, 1,425.40 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.89, 1,425.40 and 560.79 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.89 : 1,425.40 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.89/1,425.40 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.89x = 1,425.40 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.89x = 799,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,348.66/1,032.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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