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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.97, 1,390.96 and 565.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.97, 1,390.96 and 565.92 is: 780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.97 : 1,390.96 = 565.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.97/1,390.96 = 565.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.97x = 1,390.96 × 565.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.97x = 787,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,172.08/1,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.95

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