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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.90, 1,388.22 and 563.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.90, 1,388.22 and 563.96 is: 778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.90 : 1,388.22 = 563.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.90/1,388.22 = 563.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.90x = 1,388.22 × 563.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.90x = 782,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,900.55/1,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.31

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