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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.06, 1,410.46 and 556.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.06, 1,410.46 and 556.31 is: 767.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.06 : 1,410.46 = 556.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.06/1,410.46 = 556.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.06x = 1,410.46 × 556.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.06x = 784,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,655.14/1,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.72

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