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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.80, 1,565 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.80, 1,565 and 556 is: 834.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.80 : 1,565 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.80/1,565 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.80x = 1,565 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.80x = 870,140
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,140/1,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.43

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