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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.32, 1,412.16 and 557.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.32, 1,412.16 and 557.58 is: 769.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.32 : 1,412.16 = 557.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.32/1,412.16 = 557.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.32x = 1,412.16 × 557.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.32x = 787,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,392.17/1,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.45

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