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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.61, 1,431.86 and 565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.61, 1,431.86 and 565.50 is: 780.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.61 : 1,431.86 = 565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.61/1,431.86 = 565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.61x = 1,431.86 × 565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.61x = 809,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,717.04/1,037.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.37

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