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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.98, 1,388.07 and 563.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.98, 1,388.07 and 563.90 is: 778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.98 : 1,388.07 = 563.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.98/1,388.07 = 563.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.98x = 1,388.07 × 563.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.98x = 782,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,725.73/1,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.08

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