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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.99, 1,384.08 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.99, 1,384.08 and 583.32 is: 804.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.99 : 1,384.08 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.99/1,384.08 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.99x = 1,384.08 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.99x = 807,358.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,358.63/1,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.96

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