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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.23, 1,387.28 and 563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.23, 1,387.28 and 563.19 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.23 : 1,387.28 = 563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.23/1,387.28 = 563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.23x = 1,387.28 × 563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.23x = 781,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,306.97/1,005.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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