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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.91, 1,425.41 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.91, 1,425.41 and 560.80 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.91 : 1,425.41 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.91/1,425.41 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.91x = 1,425.41 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.91x = 799,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,368.53/1,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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