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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.95, 1,430.99 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.95, 1,430.99 and 571.20 is: 788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.95 : 1,430.99 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.95/1,430.99 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.95x = 1,430.99 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.95x = 817,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,385.87/1,036.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.26

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