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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.81, 1,383.92 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.81, 1,383.92 and 560.76 is: 773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.81 : 1,383.92 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.81/1,383.92 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.81x = 1,383.92 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.81x = 776,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,041.09/1,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.86

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