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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.23, 1,383.05 and 560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.23, 1,383.05 and 560.13 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.23 : 1,383.05 = 560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.23/1,383.05 = 560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.23x = 1,383.05 × 560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.23x = 774,685.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,685.00/1,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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