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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.87, 1,388.07 and 563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.87, 1,388.07 and 563.77 is: 777.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.87 : 1,388.07 = 563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.87/1,388.07 = 563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.87x = 1,388.07 × 563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.87x = 782,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,552.22/1,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.99

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