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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.67, 1,386.38 and 556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.67, 1,386.38 and 556.53 is: 767.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.67 : 1,386.38 = 556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.67/1,386.38 = 556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.67x = 1,386.38 × 556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.67x = 771,556.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,556.17/1,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.97

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