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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.91, 1,425.39 and 567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.91, 1,425.39 and 567.16 is: 782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.91 : 1,425.39 = 567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.91/1,425.39 = 567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.91x = 1,425.39 × 567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.91x = 808,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,424.19/1,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.67

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