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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.09, 1,392.43 and 567.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.09, 1,392.43 and 567.04 is: 782.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.09 : 1,392.43 = 567.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.09/1,392.43 = 567.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.09x = 1,392.43 × 567.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.09x = 789,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,556.55/1,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.45

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