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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.31, 1,390.11 and 565.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.31, 1,390.11 and 565.23 is: 780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.31 : 1,390.11 = 565.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.31/1,390.11 = 565.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.31x = 1,390.11 × 565.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.31x = 785,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,731.88/1,007.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.03

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