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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.60, 1,430.54 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.60, 1,430.54 and 564.52 is: 779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.60 : 1,430.54 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.60/1,430.54 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.60x = 1,430.54 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.60x = 807,568.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,568.44/1,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.06

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