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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.02, 1,381.36 and 558.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.02, 1,381.36 and 558.92 is: 771.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.02 : 1,381.36 = 558.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.02/1,381.36 = 558.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.02x = 1,381.36 × 558.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.02x = 772,069.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,069.73/1,001.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.28

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