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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.74, 1,433.50 and 566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.74, 1,433.50 and 566.66 is: 782.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.74 : 1,433.50 = 566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.74/1,433.50 = 566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.74x = 1,433.50 × 566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.74x = 812,309.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,309.28/1,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.01

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