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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.22, 1,390.13 and 565.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.22, 1,390.13 and 565.17 is: 780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.22 : 1,390.13 = 565.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.22/1,390.13 = 565.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.22x = 1,390.13 × 565.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.22x = 785,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,659.77/1,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.03

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