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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.86, 1,386.70 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.86, 1,386.70 and 562.76 is: 776.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.86 : 1,386.70 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.86/1,386.70 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.86x = 1,386.70 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.86x = 780,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,379.29/1,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.60

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