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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.56, 1,413.90 and 558.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.56, 1,413.90 and 558.81 is: 771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.56 : 1,413.90 = 558.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.56/1,413.90 = 558.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.56x = 1,413.90 × 558.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.56x = 790,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,101.46/1,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.16

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