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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.19, 1,389.92 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.19, 1,389.92 and 565.09 is: 779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.19 : 1,389.92 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.19/1,389.92 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.19x = 1,389.92 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.19x = 785,420.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,420.12/1,007.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.82

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