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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.98, 1,386.94 and 563.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.98, 1,386.94 and 563.02 is: 777.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.98 : 1,386.94 = 563.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.98/1,386.94 = 563.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.98x = 1,386.94 × 563.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.98x = 780,874.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,874.96/1,004.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.01

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