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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.71, 1,390.64 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.71, 1,390.64 and 565.65 is: 780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.71 : 1,390.64 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.71/1,390.64 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.71x = 1,390.64 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.71x = 786,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,612.69/1,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.60

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