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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.70, 1,386.41 and 562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.70, 1,386.41 and 562.50 is: 776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.70 : 1,386.41 = 562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.70/1,386.41 = 562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.70x = 1,386.41 × 562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.70x = 779,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,855.63/1,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.21

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