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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.49, 1,393.08 and 567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.49, 1,393.08 and 567.39 is: 782.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.49 : 1,393.08 = 567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.49/1,393.08 = 567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.49x = 1,393.08 × 567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.49x = 790,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,419.66/1,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.99

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