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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.52, 1,428.98 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.52, 1,428.98 and 569.76 is: 786.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.52 : 1,428.98 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.52/1,428.98 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.52x = 1,428.98 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.52x = 814,175.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,175.64/1,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.25

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