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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.28, 1,391.46 and 566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.28, 1,391.46 and 566.26 is: 781.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.28 : 1,391.46 = 566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.28/1,391.46 = 566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.28x = 1,391.46 × 566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.28x = 787,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,928.14/1,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.46

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