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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.84, 1,386.79 and 562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.84, 1,386.79 and 562.86 is: 776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.84 : 1,386.79 = 562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.84/1,386.79 = 562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.84x = 1,386.79 × 562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.84x = 780,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,568.62/1,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.81

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