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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.19, 1,391.26 and 566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.19, 1,391.26 and 566.09 is: 781.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.19 : 1,391.26 = 566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.19/1,391.26 = 566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.19x = 1,391.26 × 566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.19x = 787,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,568.59/1,008.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.17

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