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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.01, 1,407.39 and 577.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.01, 1,407.39 and 577.81 is: 797.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.01 : 1,407.39 = 577.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.01/1,407.39 = 577.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.01x = 1,407.39 × 577.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.01x = 813,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,204.02/1,020.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.25

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