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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.69, 1,386.45 and 562.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.69, 1,386.45 and 562.59 is: 776.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.69 : 1,386.45 = 562.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.69/1,386.45 = 562.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.69x = 1,386.45 × 562.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.69x = 779,995.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,995.97/1,004.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.36

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