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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,427.60 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,427.60 and 568.76 is: 784.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,427.60 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,427.60 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,427.60 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 811,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,961.78/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.87

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