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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.31, 1,426.04 and 567.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.31, 1,426.04 and 567.56 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.31 : 1,426.04 = 567.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.31/1,426.04 = 567.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.31x = 1,426.04 × 567.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.31x = 809,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,368.25/1,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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