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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,390.56 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,390.56 and 565.56 is: 780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,390.56 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,390.56 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,390.56 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 786,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,445.11/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.44

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