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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.17, 1,387.06 and 562.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.17, 1,387.06 and 562.99 is: 776.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.17 : 1,387.06 = 562.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.17/1,387.06 = 562.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.17x = 1,387.06 × 562.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.17x = 780,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,900.91/1,005.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.88

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