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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.22, 1,382.97 and 560.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.22, 1,382.97 and 560.10 is: 772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.22 : 1,382.97 = 560.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.22/1,382.97 = 560.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.22x = 1,382.97 × 560.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.22x = 774,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,601.50/1,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.89

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