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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.09, 1,387.17 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.09, 1,387.17 and 563.04 is: 777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.09 : 1,387.17 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.09/1,387.17 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.09x = 1,387.17 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.09x = 781,032.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,032.20/1,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.08

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