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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.61, 1,387.71 and 563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.61, 1,387.71 and 563.55 is: 777.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.61 : 1,387.71 = 563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.61/1,387.71 = 563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.61x = 1,387.71 × 563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.61x = 782,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,043.97/1,005.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.68

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