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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.78, 1,390.56 and 565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.78, 1,390.56 and 565.70 is: 780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.78 : 1,390.56 = 565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.78/1,390.56 = 565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.78x = 1,390.56 × 565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.78x = 786,639.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,639.79/1,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.57

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