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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.68, 1,390.59 and 559.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.68, 1,390.59 and 559.58 is: 772.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.68 : 1,390.59 = 559.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.68/1,390.59 = 559.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.68x = 1,390.59 × 559.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.68x = 778,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,149.83/1,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.22

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