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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.97, 1,413.08 and 558.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.97, 1,413.08 and 558.22 is: 770.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.97 : 1,413.08 = 558.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.97/1,413.08 = 558.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.97x = 1,413.08 × 558.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.97x = 788,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,806.73/1,023.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.34

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