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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.17, 1,389.90 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.17, 1,389.90 and 565.06 is: 779.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.17 : 1,389.90 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.17/1,389.90 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.17x = 1,389.90 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.17x = 785,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,376.89/1,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.79

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