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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.89, 1,390.95 and 565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.89, 1,390.95 and 565.82 is: 780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.89 : 1,390.95 = 565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.89/1,390.95 = 565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.89x = 1,390.95 × 565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.89x = 787,027.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,027.33/1,007.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.87

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