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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.90, 1,390.82 and 565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.90, 1,390.82 and 565.71 is: 780.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.90 : 1,390.82 = 565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.90/1,390.82 = 565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.90x = 1,390.82 × 565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.90x = 786,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,797.95/1,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.63

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