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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.34, 1,391.46 and 560.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.34, 1,391.46 and 560.18 is: 773.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.34 : 1,391.46 = 560.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.34/1,391.46 = 560.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.34x = 1,391.46 × 560.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.34x = 779,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,468.06/1,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.02

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