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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.79, 1,426.64 and 561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.79, 1,426.64 and 561.69 is: 775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.79 : 1,426.64 = 561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.79/1,426.64 = 561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.79x = 1,426.64 × 561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.79x = 801,329.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,329.42/1,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.14

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