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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.71, 1,387.89 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.71, 1,387.89 and 563.58 is: 777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.71 : 1,387.89 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.71/1,387.89 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.71x = 1,387.89 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.71x = 782,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,187.05/1,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.75

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