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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.77, 1,383.82 and 560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.77, 1,383.82 and 560.69 is: 773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.77 : 1,383.82 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.77/1,383.82 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.77x = 1,383.82 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.77x = 775,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,894.04/1,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.75

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