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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.68, 1,386.51 and 562.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.68, 1,386.51 and 562.55 is: 776.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.68 : 1,386.51 = 562.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.68/1,386.51 = 562.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.68x = 1,386.51 × 562.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.68x = 779,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,983.26/1,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.35

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