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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.94, 1,413.02 and 558.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.94, 1,413.02 and 558.20 is: 770.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.94 : 1,413.02 = 558.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.94/1,413.02 = 558.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.94x = 1,413.02 × 558.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.94x = 788,747.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,747.76/1,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.31

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