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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.04, 1,386.96 and 562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.04, 1,386.96 and 562.96 is: 776.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.04 : 1,386.96 = 562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.04/1,386.96 = 562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.04x = 1,386.96 × 562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.04x = 780,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,803.00/1,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.89

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