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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.20, 1,384.44 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.20, 1,384.44 and 561.22 is: 774.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.20 : 1,384.44 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.20/1,384.44 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.20x = 1,384.44 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.20x = 776,975.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,975.42/1,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.50

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