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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.95, 1,392.41 and 566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.95, 1,392.41 and 566.99 is: 782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.95 : 1,392.41 = 566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.95/1,392.41 = 566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.95x = 1,392.41 × 566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.95x = 789,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,479.71/1,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.48

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