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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.98, 1,391.15 and 565.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.98, 1,391.15 and 565.91 is: 781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.98 : 1,391.15 = 565.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.98/1,391.15 = 565.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.98x = 1,391.15 × 565.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.98x = 787,265.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,265.37/1,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.03

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