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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.03, 1,438.00 and 569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.03, 1,438.00 and 569.92 is: 786.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.03 : 1,438.00 = 569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.03/1,438.00 = 569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.03x = 1,438.00 × 569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.03x = 819,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,539.94/1,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.49

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