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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.07, 1,428.39 and 569.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.07, 1,428.39 and 569.32 is: 785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.07 : 1,428.39 = 569.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.07/1,428.39 = 569.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.07x = 1,428.39 × 569.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.07x = 813,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,210.99/1,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.66

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