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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.76, 1,429.32 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.76, 1,429.32 and 563.64 is: 777.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.76 : 1,429.32 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.76/1,429.32 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.76x = 1,429.32 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.76x = 805,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,621.92/1,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.81

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