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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.52, 1,408.32 and 554.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.52, 1,408.32 and 554.77 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.52 : 1,408.32 = 554.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.52/1,408.32 = 554.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.52x = 1,408.32 × 554.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.52x = 781,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,295.45/1,020.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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