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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.08, 1,413.20 and 558.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.08, 1,413.20 and 558.34 is: 770.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.08 : 1,413.20 = 558.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.08/1,413.20 = 558.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.08x = 1,413.20 × 558.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.08x = 789,046.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,046.09/1,024.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.49

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