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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.98, 1,411.70 and 557.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.98, 1,411.70 and 557.23 is: 768.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.98 : 1,411.70 = 557.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.98/1,411.70 = 557.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.98x = 1,411.70 × 557.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.98x = 786,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,631.75/1,022.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.96

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