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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.89, 1,396.43 and 557.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.89, 1,396.43 and 557.66 is: 769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.89 : 1,396.43 = 557.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.89/1,396.43 = 557.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.89x = 1,396.43 × 557.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.89x = 778,735.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,735.95/1,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.58

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