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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.72, 1,414.13 and 558.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.72, 1,414.13 and 558.97 is: 771.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.72 : 1,414.13 = 558.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.72/1,414.13 = 558.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.72x = 1,414.13 × 558.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.72x = 790,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,446.38/1,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.38

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