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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.94, 1,386.75 and 562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.94, 1,386.75 and 562.77 is: 776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.94 : 1,386.75 = 562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.94/1,386.75 = 562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.94x = 1,386.75 × 562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.94x = 780,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,421.30/1,004.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.58

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