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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.75, 1,426.58 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.75, 1,426.58 and 568 is: 783.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.75 : 1,426.58 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.75/1,426.58 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.75x = 1,426.58 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.75x = 810,297.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,297.44/1,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.84

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