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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.25, 1,410.74 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.25, 1,410.74 and 556.53 is: 768.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.25 : 1,410.74 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.25/1,410.74 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.25x = 1,410.74 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.25x = 785,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,116.35/1,022.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.03

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