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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.13, 1,381.53 and 552.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.13, 1,381.53 and 552.99 is: 763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.13 : 1,381.53 = 552.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.13/1,381.53 = 552.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.13x = 1,381.53 × 552.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.13x = 763,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,972.27/1,001.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.11

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