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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.96, 1,429.62 and 570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.96, 1,429.62 and 570.21 is: 786.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.96 : 1,429.62 = 570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.96/1,429.62 = 570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.96x = 1,429.62 × 570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.96x = 815,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,183.62/1,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.89

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