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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.79, 1,422.49 and 558.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.79, 1,422.49 and 558.69 is: 770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.79 : 1,422.49 = 558.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.79/1,422.49 = 558.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.79x = 1,422.49 × 558.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.79x = 794,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,723.83/1,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.99

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