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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.55, 1,393.27 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.55, 1,393.27 and 567.50 is: 783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.55 : 1,393.27 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.55/1,393.27 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.55x = 1,393.27 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.55x = 790,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,672.34/1,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.19

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