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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.10, 1,389.84 and 564.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.10, 1,389.84 and 564.99 is: 779.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.10 : 1,389.84 = 564.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.10/1,389.84 = 564.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.10x = 1,389.84 × 564.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.10x = 785,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,245.70/1,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.71

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