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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,000.97, 1,381.25 and 552.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,000.97, 1,381.25 and 552.77 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,000.97 : 1,381.25 = 552.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,000.97/1,381.25 = 552.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,000.97x = 1,381.25 × 552.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,000.97x = 763,508.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,508.04/1,000.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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