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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.78, 1,430.73 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.78, 1,430.73 and 564.66 is: 779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.78 : 1,430.73 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.78/1,430.73 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.78x = 1,430.73 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.78x = 807,873.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,873.88/1,036.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.22

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