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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.71, 1,426.50 and 567.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.71, 1,426.50 and 567.96 is: 783.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.71 : 1,426.50 = 567.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.71/1,426.50 = 567.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.71x = 1,426.50 × 567.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.71x = 810,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,194.94/1,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.77

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