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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.29, 1,428.77 and 569.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.29, 1,428.77 and 569.54 is: 786.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.29 : 1,428.77 = 569.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.29/1,428.77 = 569.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.29x = 1,428.77 × 569.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.29x = 813,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,741.67/1,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.00

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