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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.07, 1,391.25 and 566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.07, 1,391.25 and 566.11 is: 781.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.07 : 1,391.25 = 566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.07/1,391.25 = 566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.07x = 1,391.25 × 566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.07x = 787,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,606.72/1,008.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.30

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