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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.90, 1,392.12 and 566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.90, 1,392.12 and 566.80 is: 782.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.90 : 1,392.12 = 566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.90/1,392.12 = 566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.90x = 1,392.12 × 566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.90x = 789,053.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,053.62/1,008.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.09

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