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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.31, 1,383.34 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.31, 1,383.34 and 582.66 is: 804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.31 : 1,383.34 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.31/1,383.34 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.31x = 1,383.34 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.31x = 806,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,016.88/1,002.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.16

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