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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.03, 1,391.10 and 565.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.03, 1,391.10 and 565.91 is: 780.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.03 : 1,391.10 = 565.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.03/1,391.10 = 565.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.03x = 1,391.10 × 565.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.03x = 787,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,237.40/1,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.97

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