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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.43, 1,431.63 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.43, 1,431.63 and 565.30 is: 780.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.43 : 1,431.63 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.43/1,431.63 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.43x = 1,431.63 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.43x = 809,300.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,300.44/1,037.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.10

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