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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.06, 1,429.75 and 570.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.06, 1,429.75 and 570.30 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.06 : 1,429.75 = 570.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.06/1,429.75 = 570.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.06x = 1,429.75 × 570.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.06x = 815,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,386.43/1,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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