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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.51, 1,411.07 and 556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.51, 1,411.07 and 556.75 is: 768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.51 : 1,411.07 = 556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.51/1,411.07 = 556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.51x = 1,411.07 × 556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.51x = 785,613.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,613.22/1,022.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.32

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