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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.90, 1,430.91 and 564.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.90, 1,430.91 and 564.79 is: 779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.90 : 1,430.91 = 564.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.90/1,430.91 = 564.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.90x = 1,430.91 × 564.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.90x = 808,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,160.08/1,036.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.40

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