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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.65, 1,431.95 and 565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.65, 1,431.95 and 565.54 is: 780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.65 : 1,431.95 = 565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.65/1,431.95 = 565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.65x = 1,431.95 × 565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.65x = 809,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,822.18/1,037.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.44

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