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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.74, 1,412.76 and 557.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.74, 1,412.76 and 557.99 is: 770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.74 : 1,412.76 = 557.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.74/1,412.76 = 557.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.74x = 1,412.76 × 557.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.74x = 788,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,300.98/1,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.02

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