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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.21, 1,430.00 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.21, 1,430.00 and 564.12 is: 778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.21 : 1,430.00 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.21/1,430.00 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.21x = 1,430.00 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.21x = 806,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,693.33/1,036.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.50

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