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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.68, 1,430.59 and 564.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.68, 1,430.59 and 564.58 is: 779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.68 : 1,430.59 = 564.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.68/1,430.59 = 564.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.68x = 1,430.59 × 564.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.68x = 807,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,682.50/1,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.11

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