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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.03, 1,409.02 and 555.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.03, 1,409.02 and 555.28 is: 766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.03 : 1,409.02 = 555.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.03/1,409.02 = 555.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.03x = 1,409.02 × 555.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.03x = 782,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,400.63/1,021.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.29

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