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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.07, 1,427.07 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.07, 1,427.07 and 568.32 is: 784.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.07 : 1,427.07 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.07/1,427.07 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.07x = 1,427.07 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.07x = 811,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,032.42/1,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.31

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