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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.07, 1,414.59 and 559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.07, 1,414.59 and 559.32 is: 771.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.07 : 1,414.59 = 559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.07/1,414.59 = 559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.07x = 1,414.59 × 559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.07x = 791,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,208.48/1,025.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.86

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