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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.04, 1,392.57 and 566.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.04, 1,392.57 and 566.91 is: 782.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.04 : 1,392.57 = 566.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.04/1,392.57 = 566.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.04x = 1,392.57 × 566.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.04x = 789,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,461.86/1,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.39

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