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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.14, 1,413.32 and 558.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.14, 1,413.32 and 558.39 is: 770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.14 : 1,413.32 = 558.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.14/1,413.32 = 558.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.14x = 1,413.32 × 558.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.14x = 789,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,180.96/1,024.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.58

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