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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.63, 1,426.43 and 567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.63, 1,426.43 and 567.88 is: 783.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.63 : 1,426.43 = 567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.63/1,426.43 = 567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.63x = 1,426.43 × 567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.63x = 810,041.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,041.07/1,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.69

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