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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.05, 1,391.06 and 565.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.05, 1,391.06 and 565.94 is: 780.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.05 : 1,391.06 = 565.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.05/1,391.06 = 565.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.05x = 1,391.06 × 565.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.05x = 787,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,261.39/1,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.98

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