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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.71, 1,430.69 and 564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.71, 1,430.69 and 564.63 is: 779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.71 : 1,430.69 = 564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.71/1,430.69 = 564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.71x = 1,430.69 × 564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.71x = 807,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,800.52/1,036.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.20

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