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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.78, 1,432.10 and 565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.78, 1,432.10 and 565.66 is: 780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.78 : 1,432.10 = 565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.78/1,432.10 = 565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.78x = 1,432.10 × 565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.78x = 810,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,081.69/1,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.59

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