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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.48, 1,387.58 and 563.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.48, 1,387.58 and 563.37 is: 777.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.48 : 1,387.58 = 563.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.48/1,387.58 = 563.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.48x = 1,387.58 × 563.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.48x = 781,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,718.13/1,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.46

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