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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.94, 1,385.37 and 561.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.94, 1,385.37 and 561.77 is: 775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.94 : 1,385.37 = 561.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.94/1,385.37 = 561.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.94x = 1,385.37 × 561.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.94x = 778,252.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,252.38/1,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.20

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