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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.01, 1,410.29 and 579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.01, 1,410.29 and 579.98 is: 800.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.01 : 1,410.29 = 579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.01/1,410.29 = 579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.01x = 1,410.29 × 579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.01x = 817,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,939.99/1,022.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.32

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