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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.49, 1,387.54 and 557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.49, 1,387.54 and 557.34 is: 769.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.49 : 1,387.54 = 557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.49/1,387.54 = 557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.49x = 1,387.54 × 557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.49x = 773,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,334.67/1,005.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.11

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