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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.92, 1,388.12 and 563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.92, 1,388.12 and 563.84 is: 778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.92 : 1,388.12 = 563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.92/1,388.12 = 563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.92x = 1,388.12 × 563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.92x = 782,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,677.58/1,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.07

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