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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.41, 1,387.40 and 563.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.41, 1,387.40 and 563.31 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.41 : 1,387.40 = 563.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.41/1,387.40 = 563.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.41x = 1,387.40 × 563.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.41x = 781,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,533.48/1,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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