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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.04, 1,427 and 568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.04, 1,427 and 568.30 is: 784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.04 : 1,427 = 568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.04/1,427 = 568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.04x = 1,427 × 568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.04x = 810,964.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,964.10/1,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.27

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