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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.83, 1,385.28 and 561.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.83, 1,385.28 and 561.75 is: 775.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.83 : 1,385.28 = 561.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.83/1,385.28 = 561.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.83x = 1,385.28 × 561.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.83x = 778,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,181.04/1,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.21

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