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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.44, 1,381.84 and 576.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.44, 1,381.84 and 576.04 is: 794.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.44 : 1,381.84 = 576.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.44/1,381.84 = 576.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.44x = 1,381.84 × 576.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.44x = 795,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,995.11/1,001.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.85

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