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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.50 and 565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.50 and 565.52 is: 780.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.51 : 1,390.50 = 565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.51/1,390.50 = 565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.51x = 1,390.50 × 565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.51x = 786,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,348.61/1,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.49

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