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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.15, 1,431.26 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.15, 1,431.26 and 565.04 is: 779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.15 : 1,431.26 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.15/1,431.26 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.15x = 1,431.26 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.15x = 808,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,712.75/1,037.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.75

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