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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.54, 1,390.41 and 565.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.54, 1,390.41 and 565.43 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.54 : 1,390.41 = 565.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.54/1,390.41 = 565.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.54x = 1,390.41 × 565.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.54x = 786,172.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,172.57/1,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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