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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.30, 1,390.25 and 565.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.30, 1,390.25 and 565.35 is: 780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.30 : 1,390.25 = 565.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.30/1,390.25 = 565.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.30x = 1,390.25 × 565.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.30x = 785,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,972.40/1,007.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.27

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