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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.59 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.91, 1,429.59 and 570.16 is: 786.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.91 : 1,429.59 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.91/1,429.59 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.91x = 1,429.59 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.91x = 815,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,095.03/1,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.84

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