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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.50, 1,386.24 and 562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.50, 1,386.24 and 562.41 is: 776.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.50 : 1,386.24 = 562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.50/1,386.24 = 562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.50x = 1,386.24 × 562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.50x = 779,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,635.24/1,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.14

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