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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.54, 1,413.87 and 558.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.54, 1,413.87 and 558.79 is: 771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.54 : 1,413.87 = 558.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.54/1,413.87 = 558.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.54x = 1,413.87 × 558.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.54x = 790,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,053.62/1,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.13

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