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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.45, 1,393 and 567.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.45, 1,393 and 567.37 is: 782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.45 : 1,393 = 567.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.45/1,393 = 567.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.45x = 1,393 × 567.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.45x = 790,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,346.41/1,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.95

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