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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.07, 1,384.17 and 560.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.07, 1,384.17 and 560.89 is: 773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.07 : 1,384.17 = 560.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.07/1,384.17 = 560.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.07x = 1,384.17 × 560.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.07x = 776,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,367.11/1,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.99

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