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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.24, 1,395.54 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.24, 1,395.54 and 563.12 is: 777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.24 : 1,395.54 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.24/1,395.54 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.24x = 1,395.54 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.24x = 785,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,856.48/1,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.12

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