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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.33, 1,428.83 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.33, 1,428.83 and 569.58 is: 786.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.33 : 1,428.83 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.33/1,428.83 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.33x = 1,428.83 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.33x = 813,830.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,830.14/1,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.06

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