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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.61, 1,390.52 and 565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.61, 1,390.52 and 565.55 is: 780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.61 : 1,390.52 = 565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.61/1,390.52 = 565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.61x = 1,390.52 × 565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.61x = 786,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,405.08/1,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.47

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