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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.86, 1,412.94 and 558.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.86, 1,412.94 and 558.11 is: 770.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.86 : 1,412.94 = 558.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.86/1,412.94 = 558.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.86x = 1,412.94 × 558.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.86x = 788,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,568.88/1,023.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.20

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