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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.95, 1,392.23 and 566.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.95, 1,392.23 and 566.87 is: 782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.95 : 1,392.23 = 566.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.95/1,392.23 = 566.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.95x = 1,392.23 × 566.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.95x = 789,210.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,210.59/1,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.21

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