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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.16, 1,435.44 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.16, 1,435.44 and 568.08 is: 783.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.16 : 1,435.44 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.16/1,435.44 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.16x = 1,435.44 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.16x = 815,446.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,446.89/1,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.96

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