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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.91, 1,383.96 and 560.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.91, 1,383.96 and 560.72 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.91 : 1,383.96 = 560.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.91/1,383.96 = 560.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.91x = 1,383.96 × 560.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.91x = 776,018.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,018.04/1,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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