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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.68, 1,426.44 and 567.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.68, 1,426.44 and 567.92 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.68 : 1,426.44 = 567.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.68/1,426.44 = 567.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.68x = 1,426.44 × 567.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.68x = 810,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,103.80/1,033.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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