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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.35, 1,385.99 and 562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.35, 1,385.99 and 562.26 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.35 : 1,385.99 = 562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.35/1,385.99 = 562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.35x = 1,385.99 × 562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.35x = 779,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,281.12/1,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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