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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.32, 1,410.78 and 556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.32, 1,410.78 and 556.58 is: 768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.32 : 1,410.78 = 556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.32/1,410.78 = 556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.32x = 1,410.78 × 556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.32x = 785,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,211.93/1,022.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.07

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