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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.39, 1,412.28 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.39, 1,412.28 and 557.64 is: 769.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.39 : 1,412.28 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.39/1,412.28 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.39x = 1,412.28 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.39x = 787,543.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,543.82/1,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.54

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