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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.33, 1,392.86 and 561.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.33, 1,392.86 and 561.20 is: 774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.33 : 1,392.86 = 561.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.33/1,392.86 = 561.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.33x = 1,392.86 × 561.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.33x = 781,667.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,667.47/1,009.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.44

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