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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.47, 1,384.78 and 555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.47, 1,384.78 and 555.37 is: 766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.47 : 1,384.78 = 555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.47/1,384.78 = 555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.47x = 1,384.78 × 555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.47x = 769,065.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,065.27/1,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.41

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