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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.52, 1,409.68 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.52, 1,409.68 and 555.76 is: 766.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.52 : 1,409.68 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.52/1,409.68 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.52x = 1,409.68 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.52x = 783,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,443.76/1,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.94

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