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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.55, 1,393.24 and 567.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.55, 1,393.24 and 567.42 is: 783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.55 : 1,393.24 = 567.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.55/1,393.24 = 567.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.55x = 1,393.24 × 567.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.55x = 790,552.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,552.24/1,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.07

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