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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.74, 1,411.38 and 556.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.74, 1,411.38 and 556.99 is: 768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.74 : 1,411.38 = 556.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.74/1,411.38 = 556.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.74x = 1,411.38 × 556.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.74x = 786,130.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,130.07/1,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.65

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