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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.47, 1,386.25 and 562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.47, 1,386.25 and 562.41 is: 776.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.47 : 1,386.25 = 562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.47/1,386.25 = 562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.47x = 1,386.25 × 562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.47x = 779,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,639.46/1,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.17

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