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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.55, 1,387.72 and 563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.55, 1,387.72 and 563.48 is: 777.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.55 : 1,387.72 = 563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.55/1,387.72 = 563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.55x = 1,387.72 × 563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.55x = 781,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,951.44/1,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.64

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