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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.92, 1,388.31 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.92, 1,388.31 and 563.92 is: 778.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.92 : 1,388.31 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.92/1,388.31 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.92x = 1,388.31 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.92x = 782,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,892.30/1,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.28

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