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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.76, 1,384.11 and 583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.76, 1,384.11 and 583.21 is: 805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.76 : 1,384.11 = 583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.76/1,384.11 = 583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.76x = 1,384.11 × 583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.76x = 807,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,228.52/1,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.01

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