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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,427.08 and 568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,427.08 and 568.34 is: 784.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,427.08 = 568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,427.08 = 568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,427.08 × 568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 811,066.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,066.65/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.34

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