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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.53, 1,393.02 and 567.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.53, 1,393.02 and 567.43 is: 782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.53 : 1,393.02 = 567.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.53/1,393.02 = 567.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.53x = 1,393.02 × 567.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.53x = 790,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,441.34/1,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.98

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