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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.72, 2,002.75 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.72, 2,002.75 and 556.27 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.72 : 2,002.75 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.72/2,002.75 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.72x = 2,002.75 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.72x = 1,114,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,069.74/1,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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