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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.14, 1,421.58 and 558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.14, 1,421.58 and 558.03 is: 770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.14 : 1,421.58 = 558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.14/1,421.58 = 558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.14x = 1,421.58 × 558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.14x = 793,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,287.71/1,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.08

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