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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.88, 1,565.37 and 556.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.88, 1,565.37 and 556.83 is: 835.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.88 : 1,565.37 = 556.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.88/1,565.37 = 556.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.88x = 1,565.37 × 556.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.88x = 871,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,644.98/1,043.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.00

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