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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.85, 1,386.62 and 562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.85, 1,386.62 and 562.74 is: 776.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.85 : 1,386.62 = 562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.85/1,386.62 = 562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.85x = 1,386.62 × 562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.85x = 780,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,303.73/1,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.54

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