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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.77, 1,411.36 and 557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.77, 1,411.36 and 557.02 is: 768.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.77 : 1,411.36 = 557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.77/1,411.36 = 557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.77x = 1,411.36 × 557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.77x = 786,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,155.75/1,022.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.65

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