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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.34, 1,384.66 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.34, 1,384.66 and 555.24 is: 766.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.34 : 1,384.66 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.34/1,384.66 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.34x = 1,384.66 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.34x = 768,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,818.62/1,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.26

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