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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.74, 1,412.77 and 558.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.74, 1,412.77 and 558.02 is: 770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.74 : 1,412.77 = 558.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.74/1,412.77 = 558.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.74x = 1,412.77 × 558.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.74x = 788,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,353.92/1,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.07

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