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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.16, 1,414.72 and 559.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.16, 1,414.72 and 559.41 is: 771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.16 : 1,414.72 = 559.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.16/1,414.72 = 559.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.16x = 1,414.72 × 559.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.16x = 791,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,400.76/1,025.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.98

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