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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.06, 1,392.36 and 566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.06, 1,392.36 and 566.94 is: 782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.06 : 1,392.36 = 566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.06/1,392.36 = 566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.06x = 1,392.36 × 566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.06x = 789,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,384.58/1,009.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.30

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