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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.82, 1,410.08 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.82, 1,410.08 and 556.08 is: 767.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.82 : 1,410.08 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.82/1,410.08 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.82x = 1,410.08 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.82x = 784,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,117.29/1,021.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.37

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