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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.96, 1,432.32 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.96, 1,432.32 and 572.22 is: 789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.96 : 1,432.32 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.96/1,432.32 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.96x = 1,432.32 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.96x = 819,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,602.15/1,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.63

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