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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.64, 1,387.80 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.64, 1,387.80 and 563.64 is: 777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.64 : 1,387.80 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.64/1,387.80 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.64x = 1,387.80 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.64x = 782,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,219.59/1,005.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.83

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