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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.30, 1,387.23 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.30, 1,387.23 and 563.24 is: 777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.30 : 1,387.23 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.30/1,387.23 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.30x = 1,387.23 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.30x = 781,343.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,343.43/1,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.22

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