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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.02, 1,389.45 and 564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.02, 1,389.45 and 564.88 is: 779.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.02 : 1,389.45 = 564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.02/1,389.45 = 564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.02x = 1,389.45 × 564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.02x = 784,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,872.52/1,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.40

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