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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.33, 1,387.26 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.33, 1,387.26 and 563.22 is: 777.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.33 : 1,387.26 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.33/1,387.26 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.33x = 1,387.26 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.33x = 781,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,332.58/1,005.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.19

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