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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004, 1,505.45 and 565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004, 1,505.45 and 565.07 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004 : 1,505.45 = 565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004/1,505.45 = 565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004x = 1,505.45 × 565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004x = 850,684.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,684.63/1,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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