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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.75, 1,410.02 and 556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.75, 1,410.02 and 556 is: 767.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.75 : 1,410.02 = 556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.75/1,410.02 = 556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.75x = 1,410.02 × 556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.75x = 783,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,971.12/1,021.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.28

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