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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.70, 1,387.87 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.70, 1,387.87 and 563.60 is: 777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.70 : 1,387.87 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.70/1,387.87 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.70x = 1,387.87 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.70x = 782,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,205.59/1,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.77

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