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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.29, 1,409.37 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.29, 1,409.37 and 555.54 is: 766.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.29 : 1,409.37 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.29/1,409.37 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.29x = 1,409.37 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.29x = 782,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,954.36/1,021.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.64

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