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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.85, 1,386.68 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.85, 1,386.68 and 562.76 is: 776.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.85 : 1,386.68 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.85/1,386.68 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.85x = 1,386.68 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.85x = 780,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,361.10/1,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.59

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