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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.31, 1,390.08 and 565.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.31, 1,390.08 and 565.21 is: 779.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.31 : 1,390.08 = 565.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.31/1,390.08 = 565.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.31x = 1,390.08 × 565.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.31x = 785,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,678.75/1,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.98

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