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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.36, 1,390.14 and 565.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.36, 1,390.14 and 565.16 is: 779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.36 : 1,390.14 = 565.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.36/1,390.14 = 565.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.36x = 1,390.14 × 565.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.36x = 785,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,651.52/1,007.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.91

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