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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.32, 1,392.87 and 555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.32, 1,392.87 and 555.09 is: 766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.32 : 1,392.87 = 555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.32/1,392.87 = 555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.32x = 1,392.87 × 555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.32x = 773,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,168.90/1,009.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.03

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