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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.32, 1,385.97 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.32, 1,385.97 and 562.23 is: 775.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.32 : 1,385.97 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.32/1,385.97 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.32x = 1,385.97 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.32x = 779,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,231.80/1,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.88

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