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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.01, 1,392.34 and 566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.01, 1,392.34 and 566.89 is: 782.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.01 : 1,392.34 = 566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.01/1,392.34 = 566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.01x = 1,392.34 × 566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.01x = 789,303.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,303.62/1,009.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.26

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