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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.68, 1,392.02 and 566.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.68, 1,392.02 and 566.59 is: 781.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.68 : 1,392.02 = 566.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.68/1,392.02 = 566.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.68x = 1,392.02 × 566.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.68x = 788,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,704.61/1,008.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.92

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