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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.33, 1,381.97 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.33, 1,381.97 and 559.26 is: 771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.33 : 1,381.97 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.33/1,381.97 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.33x = 1,381.97 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.33x = 772,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,873.63/1,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.85

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