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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.05, 1,411.83 and 557.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.05, 1,411.83 and 557.30 is: 769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.05 : 1,411.83 = 557.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.05/1,411.83 = 557.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.05x = 1,411.83 × 557.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.05x = 786,816.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,816.39/1,023.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.09

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