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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.56, 1,411.14 and 556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.56, 1,411.14 and 556.82 is: 768.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.56 : 1,411.14 = 556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.56/1,411.14 = 556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.56x = 1,411.14 × 556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.56x = 785,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,750.97/1,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.42

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