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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.26, 1,387.34 and 563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.26, 1,387.34 and 563.26 is: 777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.26 : 1,387.34 = 563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.26/1,387.34 = 563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.26x = 1,387.34 × 563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.26x = 781,433.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,433.13/1,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.34

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