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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.26, 1,410.72 and 556.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.26, 1,410.72 and 556.50 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.26 : 1,410.72 = 556.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.26/1,410.72 = 556.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.26x = 1,410.72 × 556.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.26x = 785,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,065.68/1,022.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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