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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.40, 1,386.03 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.40, 1,386.03 and 562.23 is: 775.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.40 : 1,386.03 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.40/1,386.03 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.40x = 1,386.03 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.40x = 779,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,267.65/1,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.85

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