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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.44, 1,383.39 and 554.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.44, 1,383.39 and 554.33 is: 764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.44 : 1,383.39 = 554.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.44/1,383.39 = 554.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.44x = 1,383.39 × 554.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.44x = 766,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,847.66/1,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.98

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