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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.22, 1,383.38 and 582.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.22, 1,383.38 and 582.71 is: 804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.22 : 1,383.38 = 582.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.22/1,383.38 = 582.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.22x = 1,383.38 × 582.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.22x = 806,105.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,105.24/1,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.32

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