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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.98, 1,386.93 and 562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.98, 1,386.93 and 562.90 is: 776.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.98 : 1,386.93 = 562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.98/1,386.93 = 562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.98x = 1,386.93 × 562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.98x = 780,702.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,702.90/1,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.83

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