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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.28, 1,387.31 and 563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.28, 1,387.31 and 563.19 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.28 : 1,387.31 = 563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.28/1,387.31 = 563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.28x = 1,387.31 × 563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.28x = 781,319.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,319.12/1,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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