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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.08, 1,530.25 and 558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.08, 1,530.25 and 558.16 is: 836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.08 : 1,530.25 = 558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.08/1,530.25 = 558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.08x = 1,530.25 × 558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.08x = 854,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,124.34/1,021.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.49

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