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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.87, 1,384.02 and 560.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.87, 1,384.02 and 560.83 is: 773.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.87 : 1,384.02 = 560.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.87/1,384.02 = 560.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.87x = 1,384.02 × 560.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.87x = 776,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,199.94/1,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.98

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