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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.73, 1,390.70 and 565.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.73, 1,390.70 and 565.78 is: 780.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.73 : 1,390.70 = 565.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.73/1,390.70 = 565.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.73x = 1,390.70 × 565.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.73x = 786,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,823.94/1,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.79

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