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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.72, 1,382.31 and 559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.72, 1,382.31 and 559.65 is: 772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.72 : 1,382.31 = 559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.72/1,382.31 = 559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.72x = 1,382.31 × 559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.72x = 773,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,600.08/1,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.28

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