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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.48, 1,395.79 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.48, 1,395.79 and 563.32 is: 777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.48 : 1,395.79 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.48/1,395.79 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.48x = 1,395.79 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.48x = 786,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,276.42/1,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.35

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