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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.22, 1,406.61 and 576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.22, 1,406.61 and 576.96 is: 796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.22 : 1,406.61 = 576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.22/1,406.61 = 576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.22x = 1,406.61 × 576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.22x = 811,557.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,557.71/1,019.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.25

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