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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.35, 1,384.58 and 555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.35, 1,384.58 and 555.20 is: 766.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.35 : 1,384.58 = 555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.35/1,384.58 = 555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.35x = 1,384.58 × 555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.35x = 768,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,709.12/1,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.14

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