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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.16, 1,410.59 and 556.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.16, 1,410.59 and 556.41 is: 767.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.16 : 1,410.59 = 556.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.16/1,410.59 = 556.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.16x = 1,410.59 × 556.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.16x = 784,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,866.38/1,022.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.85

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