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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.22, 1,391.42 and 566.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.22, 1,391.42 and 566.20 is: 781.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.22 : 1,391.42 = 566.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.22/1,391.42 = 566.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.22x = 1,391.42 × 566.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.22x = 787,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,822.00/1,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.40

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