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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.34, 1,389.98 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.34, 1,389.98 and 565.14 is: 779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.34 : 1,389.98 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.34/1,389.98 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.34x = 1,389.98 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.34x = 785,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,530.47/1,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.81

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