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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.23, 1,391.50 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.23, 1,391.50 and 566.16 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.23 : 1,391.50 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.23/1,391.50 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.23x = 1,391.50 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.23x = 787,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,810.22/1,008.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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