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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.88, 1,412.96 and 558.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.88, 1,412.96 and 558.13 is: 770.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.88 : 1,412.96 = 558.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.88/1,412.96 = 558.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.88x = 1,412.96 × 558.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.88x = 788,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,615.36/1,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.22

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