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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.81, 1,390.64 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.81, 1,390.64 and 565.68 is: 780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.81 : 1,390.64 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.81/1,390.64 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.81x = 1,390.64 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.81x = 786,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,654.41/1,007.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.56

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