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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.50, 1,430.35 and 564.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.50, 1,430.35 and 564.39 is: 778.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.50 : 1,430.35 = 564.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.50/1,430.35 = 564.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.50x = 1,430.35 × 564.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.50x = 807,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,275.24/1,036.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.85

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