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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034, 1,426.96 and 568.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034, 1,426.96 and 568.24 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034 : 1,426.96 = 568.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034/1,426.96 = 568.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034x = 1,426.96 × 568.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034x = 810,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,855.75/1,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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