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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.30, 1,384.56 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.30, 1,384.56 and 561.22 is: 774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.30 : 1,384.56 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.30/1,384.56 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.30x = 1,384.56 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.30x = 777,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,042.76/1,003.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.49

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