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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.84, 1,383.92 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.84, 1,383.92 and 560.79 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.84 : 1,383.92 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.84/1,383.92 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.84x = 1,383.92 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.84x = 776,085.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,085.69/1,002.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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