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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.42, 1,391.46 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.42, 1,391.46 and 566.24 is: 781.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.42 : 1,391.46 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.42/1,391.46 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.42x = 1,391.46 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.42x = 787,896.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,896.01/1,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.32

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