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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.31, 1,384.58 and 555.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.31, 1,384.58 and 555.19 is: 766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.31 : 1,384.58 = 555.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.31/1,384.58 = 555.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.31x = 1,384.58 × 555.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.31x = 768,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,695.27/1,003.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.16

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