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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.73, 1,387.88 and 557.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.73, 1,387.88 and 557.62 is: 769.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.73 : 1,387.88 = 557.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.73/1,387.88 = 557.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.73x = 1,387.88 × 557.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.73x = 773,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,907.81/1,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.50

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