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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.33, 1,566.77 and 557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.33, 1,566.77 and 557.25 is: 836.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.33 : 1,566.77 = 557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.33/1,566.77 = 557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.33x = 1,566.77 × 557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.33x = 873,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,079.80/1,044.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.02

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