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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.06, 1,407.70 and 554.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.06, 1,407.70 and 554.31 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.06 : 1,407.70 = 554.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.06/1,407.70 = 554.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.06x = 1,407.70 × 554.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.06x = 780,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,304.32/1,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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