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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.24, 1,412.08 and 557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.24, 1,412.08 and 557.52 is: 769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.24 : 1,412.08 = 557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.24/1,412.08 = 557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.24x = 1,412.08 × 557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.24x = 787,262.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,262.84/1,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.38

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