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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.95, 1,425.49 and 560.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.95, 1,425.49 and 560.85 is: 773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.95 : 1,425.49 = 560.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.95/1,425.49 = 560.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.95x = 1,425.49 × 560.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.95x = 799,488.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,488.55/1,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.98

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