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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.07, 1,407.70 and 554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.07, 1,407.70 and 554.32 is: 764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.07 : 1,407.70 = 554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.07/1,407.70 = 554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.07x = 1,407.70 × 554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.07x = 780,316.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,316.26/1,020.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.96

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