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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.40, 1,408.16 and 554.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.40, 1,408.16 and 554.65 is: 765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.40 : 1,408.16 = 554.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.40/1,408.16 = 554.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.40x = 1,408.16 × 554.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.40x = 781,035.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,035.94/1,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.42

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