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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.47, 1,409.63 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.47, 1,409.63 and 555.72 is: 766.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.47 : 1,409.63 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.47/1,409.63 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.47x = 1,409.63 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.47x = 783,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,359.58/1,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.89

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