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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.38, 1,410.89 and 556.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.38, 1,410.89 and 556.63 is: 768.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.38 : 1,410.89 = 556.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.38/1,410.89 = 556.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.38x = 1,410.89 × 556.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.38x = 785,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,343.70/1,022.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.15

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