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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.22, 1,392.80 and 567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.22, 1,392.80 and 567.16 is: 782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.22 : 1,392.80 = 567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.22/1,392.80 = 567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.22x = 1,392.80 × 567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.22x = 789,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,934.13/1,009.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.72

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