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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.56, 1,408.36 and 554.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.56, 1,408.36 and 554.81 is: 765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.56 : 1,408.36 = 554.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.56/1,408.36 = 554.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.56x = 1,408.36 × 554.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.56x = 781,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,362.40/1,020.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.62

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