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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.61, 1,434.66 and 567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.61, 1,434.66 and 567.51 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.61 : 1,434.66 = 567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.61/1,434.66 = 567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.61x = 1,434.66 × 567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.61x = 814,181.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,181.06/1,039.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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