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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.52, 1,411.04 and 556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.52, 1,411.04 and 556.76 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.52 : 1,411.04 = 556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.52/1,411.04 = 556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.52x = 1,411.04 × 556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.52x = 785,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,610.63/1,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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