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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.97, 1,410.32 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.97, 1,410.32 and 556.22 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.97 : 1,410.32 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.97/1,410.32 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.97x = 1,410.32 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.97x = 784,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,448.94/1,021.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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