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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.71, 1,392.08 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.71, 1,392.08 and 566.64 is: 782.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.71 : 1,392.08 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.71/1,392.08 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.71x = 1,392.08 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.71x = 788,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,808.21/1,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.00

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