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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.42, 1,410.93 and 556.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.42, 1,410.93 and 556.67 is: 768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.42 : 1,410.93 = 556.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.42/1,410.93 = 556.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.42x = 1,410.93 × 556.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.42x = 785,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,422.40/1,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.20

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