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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.03, 1,429.72 and 563.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.03, 1,429.72 and 563.93 is: 778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.03 : 1,429.72 = 563.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.03/1,429.72 = 563.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.03x = 1,429.72 × 563.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.03x = 806,254.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,254.85/1,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.22

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