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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.39, 1,385.93 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.39, 1,385.93 and 556.22 is: 767.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.39 : 1,385.93 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.39/1,385.93 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.39x = 1,385.93 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.39x = 770,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,886.84/1,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.52

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