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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.25, 1,384.49 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.25, 1,384.49 and 555.12 is: 766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.25 : 1,384.49 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.25/1,384.49 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.25x = 1,384.49 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.25x = 768,558.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,558.09/1,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.07

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