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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.91, 1,392.21 and 566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.91, 1,392.21 and 566.75 is: 782.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.91 : 1,392.21 = 566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.91/1,392.21 = 566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.91x = 1,392.21 × 566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.91x = 789,032.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,032.26/1,008.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.07

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