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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.11, 1,391.25 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.11, 1,391.25 and 566.06 is: 781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.11 : 1,391.25 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.11/1,391.25 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.11x = 1,391.25 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.11x = 787,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,530.98/1,008.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.20

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