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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.70, 1,412.68 and 557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.70, 1,412.68 and 557.94 is: 769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.70 : 1,412.68 = 557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.70/1,412.68 = 557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.70x = 1,412.68 × 557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.70x = 788,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,190.68/1,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.94

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