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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.45, 1,390.35 and 565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.45, 1,390.35 and 565.38 is: 780.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.45 : 1,390.35 = 565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.45/1,390.35 = 565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.45x = 1,390.35 × 565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.45x = 786,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,076.08/1,007.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.26

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