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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.29, 1,392.48 and 567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.29, 1,392.48 and 567.10 is: 782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.29 : 1,392.48 = 567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.29/1,392.48 = 567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.29x = 1,392.48 × 567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.29x = 789,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,673.34/1,009.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.40

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