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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.81, 1,430.68 and 570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.81, 1,430.68 and 570.97 is: 787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.81 : 1,430.68 = 570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.81/1,430.68 = 570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.81x = 1,430.68 × 570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.81x = 816,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,875.36/1,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.87

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