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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.04, 1,428.40 and 569.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.04, 1,428.40 and 569.28 is: 785.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.04 : 1,428.40 = 569.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.04/1,428.40 = 569.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.04x = 1,428.40 × 569.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.04x = 813,159.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,159.55/1,035.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.63

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