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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.42, 1,428.84 and 569.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.42, 1,428.84 and 569.68 is: 786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.42 : 1,428.84 = 569.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.42/1,428.84 = 569.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.42x = 1,428.84 × 569.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.42x = 813,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,981.57/1,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.14

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