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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.96, 1,391.01 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.96, 1,391.01 and 565.87 is: 780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.96 : 1,391.01 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.96/1,391.01 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.96x = 1,391.01 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.96x = 787,130.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,130.83/1,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.91

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