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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.59, 1,426.37 and 567.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.59, 1,426.37 and 567.84 is: 783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.59 : 1,426.37 = 567.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.59/1,426.37 = 567.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.59x = 1,426.37 × 567.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.59x = 809,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,955.64/1,033.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.63

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