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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.03, 1,429.68 and 563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.03, 1,429.68 and 563.90 is: 778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.03 : 1,429.68 = 563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.03/1,429.68 = 563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.03x = 1,429.68 × 563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.03x = 806,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,196.55/1,036.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.16

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