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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.43, 1,430.23 and 564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.43, 1,430.23 and 564.31 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.43 : 1,430.23 = 564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.43/1,430.23 = 564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.43x = 1,430.23 × 564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.43x = 807,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,096.67/1,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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