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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.70, 1,390.69 and 565.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.70, 1,390.69 and 565.63 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.70 : 1,390.69 = 565.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.70/1,390.69 = 565.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.70x = 1,390.69 × 565.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.70x = 786,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,615.98/1,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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