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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.21, 1,387.17 and 563.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.21, 1,387.17 and 563.13 is: 777.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.21 : 1,387.17 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.21/1,387.17 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.21x = 1,387.17 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.21x = 781,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,157.04/1,005.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.11

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