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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.50, 1,392.87 and 567.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.50, 1,392.87 and 567.36 is: 782.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.50 : 1,392.87 = 567.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.50/1,392.87 = 567.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.50x = 1,392.87 × 567.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.50x = 790,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,258.72/1,009.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.82

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