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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.53, 1,390.36 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.53, 1,390.36 and 565.40 is: 780.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.53 : 1,390.36 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.53/1,390.36 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.53x = 1,390.36 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.53x = 786,109.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,109.54/1,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.23

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