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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.70, 1,392.07 and 566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.70, 1,392.07 and 566.63 is: 781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.70 : 1,392.07 = 566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.70/1,392.07 = 566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.70x = 1,392.07 × 566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.70x = 788,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,788.62/1,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.99

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