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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,383.89 and 560.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,383.89 and 560.69 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,383.89 = 560.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,383.89 = 560.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,383.89 × 560.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 775,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,928.75/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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