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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.46, 1,387.63 and 563.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.46, 1,387.63 and 563.51 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.46 : 1,387.63 = 563.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.46/1,387.63 = 563.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.46x = 1,387.63 × 563.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.46x = 781,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,943.38/1,005.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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