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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.77, 1,387.96 and 563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.77, 1,387.96 and 563.65 is: 777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.77 : 1,387.96 = 563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.77/1,387.96 = 563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.77x = 1,387.96 × 563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.77x = 782,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,318.77/1,005.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.83

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