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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.83, 1,382.44 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.83, 1,382.44 and 559.64 is: 772.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.83 : 1,382.44 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.83/1,382.44 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.83x = 1,382.44 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.83x = 773,668.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,668.72/1,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.26

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