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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.52, 1,387.74 and 563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.52, 1,387.74 and 563.44 is: 777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.52 : 1,387.74 = 563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.52/1,387.74 = 563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.52x = 1,387.74 × 563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.52x = 781,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,908.23/1,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.62

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