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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.54, 1,387.62 and 563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.54, 1,387.62 and 563.46 is: 777.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.54 : 1,387.62 = 563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.54/1,387.62 = 563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.54x = 1,387.62 × 563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.54x = 781,868.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,868.37/1,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.56

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