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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.80, 1,385.22 and 555.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.80, 1,385.22 and 555.72 is: 766.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.80 : 1,385.22 = 555.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.80/1,385.22 = 555.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.80x = 1,385.22 × 555.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.80x = 769,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,794.46/1,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.88

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