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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.36, 1,408.28 and 578.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.36, 1,408.28 and 578.44 is: 798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.36 : 1,408.28 = 578.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.36/1,408.28 = 578.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.36x = 1,408.28 × 578.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.36x = 814,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,605.48/1,020.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.35

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