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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.65, 1,383.79 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.65, 1,383.79 and 560.58 is: 773.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.65 : 1,383.79 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.65/1,383.79 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.65x = 1,383.79 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.65x = 775,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,723.60/1,002.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.67

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