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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.19, 1,385.84 and 562.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.19, 1,385.84 and 562.12 is: 775.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.19 : 1,385.84 = 562.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.19/1,385.84 = 562.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.19x = 1,385.84 × 562.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.19x = 779,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,008.38/1,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.76

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