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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.69 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.45, 1,395.69 and 563.22 is: 777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.45 : 1,395.69 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.45/1,395.69 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.45x = 1,395.69 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.45x = 786,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,073.18/1,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.17

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