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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020, 1,407.60 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020, 1,407.60 and 554.25 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020 : 1,407.60 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020/1,407.60 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020x = 1,407.60 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020x = 780,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,162.30/1,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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