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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.97, 1,384.09 and 554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.97, 1,384.09 and 554.87 is: 765.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.97 : 1,384.09 = 554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.97/1,384.09 = 554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.97x = 1,384.09 × 554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.97x = 767,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,990.02/1,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.72

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