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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.38, 1,390.07 and 565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.38, 1,390.07 and 565.19 is: 779.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.38 : 1,390.07 = 565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.38/1,390.07 = 565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.38x = 1,390.07 × 565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.38x = 785,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,653.66/1,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.90

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