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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.09, 1,429.79 and 570.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.09, 1,429.79 and 570.34 is: 787.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.09 : 1,429.79 = 570.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.09/1,429.79 = 570.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.09x = 1,429.79 × 570.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.09x = 815,466.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,466.43/1,036.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.06

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