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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.22, 1,390.04 and 565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.22, 1,390.04 and 565.20 is: 780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.22 : 1,390.04 = 565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.22/1,390.04 = 565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.22x = 1,390.04 × 565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.22x = 785,650.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,650.61/1,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.02

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