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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.13, 1,387.14 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.13, 1,387.14 and 563.07 is: 777.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.13 : 1,387.14 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.13/1,387.14 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.13x = 1,387.14 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.13x = 781,056.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,056.92/1,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.07

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