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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.62, 1,430.49 and 564.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.62, 1,430.49 and 564.51 is: 779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.62 : 1,430.49 = 564.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.62/1,430.49 = 564.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.62x = 1,430.49 × 564.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.62x = 807,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,525.91/1,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.00

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