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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.65, 1,394.76 and 562.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.65, 1,394.76 and 562.53 is: 776.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.65 : 1,394.76 = 562.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.65/1,394.76 = 562.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.65x = 1,394.76 × 562.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.65x = 784,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,594.34/1,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.33

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