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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.83, 1,408.74 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.83, 1,408.74 and 555.08 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.83 : 1,408.74 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.83/1,408.74 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.83x = 1,408.74 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.83x = 781,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,963.40/1,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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