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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.67, 1,430.65 and 564.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.67, 1,430.65 and 564.59 is: 779.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.67 : 1,430.65 = 564.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.67/1,430.65 = 564.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.67x = 1,430.65 × 564.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.67x = 807,727.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,727.86/1,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.15

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