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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.22, 1,384.46 and 555.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.22, 1,384.46 and 555.11 is: 766.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.22 : 1,384.46 = 555.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.22/1,384.46 = 555.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.22x = 1,384.46 × 555.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.22x = 768,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,527.59/1,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.06

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