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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.22, 1,387.03 and 563.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.22, 1,387.03 and 563.06 is: 776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.22 : 1,387.03 = 563.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.22/1,387.03 = 563.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.22x = 1,387.03 × 563.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.22x = 780,981.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,981.11/1,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.93

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