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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.95, 1,390.84 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.95, 1,390.84 and 565.87 is: 780.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.95 : 1,390.84 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.95/1,390.84 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.95x = 1,390.84 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.95x = 787,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,034.63/1,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.83

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