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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.02, 1,392.47 and 566.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.02, 1,392.47 and 566.96 is: 782.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.02 : 1,392.47 = 566.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.02/1,392.47 = 566.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.02x = 1,392.47 × 566.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.02x = 789,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,469.25/1,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.41

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