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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023, 1,411.74 and 557.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023, 1,411.74 and 557.28 is: 769.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023 : 1,411.74 = 557.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023/1,411.74 = 557.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023x = 1,411.74 × 557.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023x = 786,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,734.47/1,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.05

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