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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.05, 1,391.11 and 565.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.05, 1,391.11 and 565.99 is: 781.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.05 : 1,391.11 = 565.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.05/1,391.11 = 565.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.05x = 1,391.11 × 565.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.05x = 787,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,349.46/1,008.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.07

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