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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.74, 1,387.80 and 563.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.74, 1,387.80 and 563.57 is: 777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.74 : 1,387.80 = 563.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.74/1,387.80 = 563.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.74x = 1,387.80 × 563.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.74x = 782,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,122.45/1,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.66

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