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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.56, 1,393.12 and 567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.56, 1,393.12 and 567.53 is: 783.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.56 : 1,393.12 = 567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.56/1,393.12 = 567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.56x = 1,393.12 × 567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.56x = 790,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,630.43/1,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.14

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