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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.38, 1,427.44 and 568.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.38, 1,427.44 and 568.63 is: 784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.38 : 1,427.44 = 568.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.38/1,427.44 = 568.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.38x = 1,427.44 × 568.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.38x = 811,678.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,678.07/1,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.70

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