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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.23, 1,385.90 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.23, 1,385.90 and 562.20 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.23 : 1,385.90 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.23/1,385.90 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.23x = 1,385.90 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.23x = 779,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,152.98/1,004.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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