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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.52, 1,426.24 and 567.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.52, 1,426.24 and 567.76 is: 783.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.52 : 1,426.24 = 567.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.52/1,426.24 = 567.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.52x = 1,426.24 × 567.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.52x = 809,762.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,762.02/1,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.50

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