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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.62, 1,427.77 and 562.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.62, 1,427.77 and 562.52 is: 776.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.62 : 1,427.77 = 562.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.62/1,427.77 = 562.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.62x = 1,427.77 × 562.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.62x = 803,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,149.18/1,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.27

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