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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.14, 1,395.32 and 563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.14, 1,395.32 and 563 is: 776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.14 : 1,395.32 = 563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.14/1,395.32 = 563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.14x = 1,395.32 × 563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.14x = 785,565.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,565.16/1,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.91

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