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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.22, 1,412.06 and 557.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.22, 1,412.06 and 557.47 is: 769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.22 : 1,412.06 = 557.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.22/1,412.06 = 557.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.22x = 1,412.06 × 557.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.22x = 787,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,181.09/1,023.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.32

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