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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.78, 1,387.86 and 563.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.78, 1,387.86 and 563.61 is: 777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.78 : 1,387.86 = 563.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.78/1,387.86 = 563.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.78x = 1,387.86 × 563.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.78x = 782,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,211.77/1,005.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.72

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