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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.59, 1,390.45 and 559.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.59, 1,390.45 and 559.46 is: 772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.59 : 1,390.45 = 559.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.59/1,390.45 = 559.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.59x = 1,390.45 × 559.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.59x = 777,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,902.15/1,007.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.04

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