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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.68, 1,390.60 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.68, 1,390.60 and 565.56 is: 780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.68 : 1,390.60 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.68/1,390.60 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.68x = 1,390.60 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.68x = 786,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,467.74/1,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.47

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