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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.98, 1,382.75 and 582.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.98, 1,382.75 and 582.31 is: 803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.98 : 1,382.75 = 582.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.98/1,382.75 = 582.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.98x = 1,382.75 × 582.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.98x = 805,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,189.15/1,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.60

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