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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.77, 1,432.08 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.77, 1,432.08 and 565.65 is: 780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.77 : 1,432.08 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.77/1,432.08 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.77x = 1,432.08 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.77x = 810,056.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,056.05/1,037.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.58

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