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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.38, 1,383.36 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.38, 1,383.36 and 560.30 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.38 : 1,383.36 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.38/1,383.36 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.38x = 1,383.36 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.38x = 775,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,096.61/1,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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