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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.68, 1,391.99 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.68, 1,391.99 and 566.55 is: 781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.68 : 1,391.99 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.68/1,391.99 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.68x = 1,391.99 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.68x = 788,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,629.10/1,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.85

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