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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.78, 1,429.29 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.78, 1,429.29 and 570.06 is: 786.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.78 : 1,429.29 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.78/1,429.29 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.78x = 1,429.29 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.78x = 814,781.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,781.06/1,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.64

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