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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.45, 1,387.58 and 563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.45, 1,387.58 and 563.35 is: 777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.45 : 1,387.58 = 563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.45/1,387.58 = 563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.45x = 1,387.58 × 563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.45x = 781,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,693.19/1,005.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.46

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