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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.13, 1,385.76 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.13, 1,385.76 and 562.07 is: 775.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.13 : 1,385.76 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.13/1,385.76 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.13x = 1,385.76 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.13x = 778,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,887.19/1,004.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.68

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