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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.31, 1,395.71 and 563.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.31, 1,395.71 and 563.33 is: 777.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.31 : 1,395.71 = 563.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.31/1,395.71 = 563.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.31x = 1,395.71 × 563.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.31x = 786,245.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,245.31/1,011.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.45

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