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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.41, 1,391.58 and 566.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.41, 1,391.58 and 566.33 is: 781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.41 : 1,391.58 = 566.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.41/1,391.58 = 566.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.41x = 1,391.58 × 566.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.41x = 788,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,095.89/1,008.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.52

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