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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.16, 1,389.84 and 565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.16, 1,389.84 and 565.10 is: 779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.16 : 1,389.84 = 565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.16/1,389.84 = 565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.16x = 1,389.84 × 565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.16x = 785,391.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,391.63/1,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.81

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