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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.41, 1,383.31 and 560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.41, 1,383.31 and 560.32 is: 773.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.41 : 1,383.31 = 560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.41/1,383.31 = 560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.41x = 1,383.31 × 560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.41x = 775,093.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,093.50/1,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.23

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