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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.07, 1,381.47 and 552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.07, 1,381.47 and 552.94 is: 763.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.07 : 1,381.47 = 552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.07/1,381.47 = 552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.07x = 1,381.47 × 552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.07x = 763,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,870.02/1,001.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.05

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