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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.19, 1,387.32 and 563.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.19, 1,387.32 and 563.20 is: 777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.19 : 1,387.32 = 563.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.19/1,387.32 = 563.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.19x = 1,387.32 × 563.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.19x = 781,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,338.62/1,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.30

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