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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.27, 1,389.99 and 565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.27, 1,389.99 and 565.19 is: 779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.27 : 1,389.99 = 565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.27/1,389.99 = 565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.27x = 1,389.99 × 565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.27x = 785,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,601.50/1,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.94

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