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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.76, 1,383.83 and 560.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.76, 1,383.83 and 560.74 is: 773.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.76 : 1,383.83 = 560.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.76/1,383.83 = 560.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.76x = 1,383.83 × 560.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.76x = 775,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,963.32/1,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.83

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