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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.63, 1,436.05 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.63, 1,436.05 and 568.53 is: 784.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.63 : 1,436.05 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.63/1,436.05 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.63x = 1,436.05 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.63x = 816,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,437.51/1,040.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.56

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