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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.36, 1,410.86 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.36, 1,410.86 and 556.61 is: 768.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.36 : 1,410.86 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.36/1,410.86 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.36x = 1,410.86 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.36x = 785,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,293.12/1,022.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.12

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