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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.06, 1,384.22 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.06, 1,384.22 and 560.97 is: 774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.06 : 1,384.22 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.06/1,384.22 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.06x = 1,384.22 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.06x = 776,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,496.17/1,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.13

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