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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.44, 1,409.59 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.44, 1,409.59 and 555.69 is: 766.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.44 : 1,409.59 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.44/1,409.59 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.44x = 1,409.59 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.44x = 783,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,295.07/1,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.85

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