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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.47, 1,393.20 and 567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.47, 1,393.20 and 567.38 is: 783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.47 : 1,393.20 = 567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.47/1,393.20 = 567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.47x = 1,393.20 × 567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.47x = 790,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,467.50/1,009.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.05

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