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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.20, 1,390.01 and 565.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.20, 1,390.01 and 565.13 is: 779.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.20 : 1,390.01 = 565.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.20/1,390.01 = 565.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.20x = 1,390.01 × 565.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.20x = 785,536.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,536.35/1,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.92

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