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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.93, 1,384.01 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.93, 1,384.01 and 560.82 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.93 : 1,384.01 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.93/1,384.01 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.93x = 1,384.01 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.93x = 776,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,177.68/1,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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