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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.23, 1,387.17 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.23, 1,387.17 and 563.12 is: 777.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.23 : 1,387.17 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.23/1,387.17 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.23x = 1,387.17 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.23x = 781,136.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,136.23/1,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.08

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