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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.55, 1,430.43 and 570.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.55, 1,430.43 and 570.80 is: 787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.55 : 1,430.43 = 570.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.55/1,430.43 = 570.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.55x = 1,430.43 × 570.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.55x = 816,487.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,487.65/1,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.70

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