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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.91, 1,390.91 and 565.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.91, 1,390.91 and 565.85 is: 780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.91 : 1,390.91 = 565.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.91/1,390.91 = 565.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.91x = 1,390.91 × 565.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.91x = 787,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,047.07/1,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.87

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