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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.10, 1,381.39 and 558.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.10, 1,381.39 and 558.99 is: 771.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.10 : 1,381.39 = 558.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.10/1,381.39 = 558.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.10x = 1,381.39 × 558.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.10x = 772,183.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,183.20/1,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.33

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