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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.15, 1,391.17 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.15, 1,391.17 and 566.07 is: 781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.15 : 1,391.17 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.15/1,391.17 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.15x = 1,391.17 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.15x = 787,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,499.60/1,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.13

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