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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.81, 1,392.18 and 566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.81, 1,392.18 and 566.71 is: 782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.81 : 1,392.18 = 566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.81/1,392.18 = 566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.81x = 1,392.18 × 566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.81x = 788,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,963.18/1,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.07

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