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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.96, 1,429.62 and 563.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.96, 1,429.62 and 563.82 is: 778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.96 : 1,429.62 = 563.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.96/1,429.62 = 563.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.96x = 1,429.62 × 563.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.96x = 806,048.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,048.35/1,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.07

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